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BD06 BXL

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,300 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,107 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear spring arms, outer rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 93,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear spring arms, outer rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 84,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 84,564 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,633 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,247 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 BXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

BD06 BXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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