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BD06 BXJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,345 mi
Last recorded179,345 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 179,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 171,997 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 171,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense loose (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 165,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 165,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 159,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,287 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 132,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low 1.6mm approx

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 23 Dec 2010 132,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low 1.6mm approx

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,029 miles

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 BXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

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

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