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BD06 BXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 133,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 130,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,834 miles

eml warning light

Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml warning light

nsr tyre worn uneven

osf tyre tread low

osr tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 116,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 105,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,644 miles

advise o/s/r brake pads low advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,468 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges advise rear tyres worn and perished advise engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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BD06 BXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD06 BXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD06 BXE registered?

BD06 BXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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