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BD06 BXR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,268 mi
Last recorded148,268 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 148,268 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 143,760 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2019 143,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 143,003 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 143,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 132,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 121,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake cable adjustment

nearside wiper splitting

Fail 1 May 2014 101,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake cable adjustment

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 10 May 2013 88,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot hinge stops missing

handbrake cable over adjusted

Fail 8 May 2013 88,410 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot hinge stops missing

front subframe strengthener bracket bolts cross-threaded

handbrake cable over adjusted

Pass 30 May 2012 79,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 79,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,826 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nearside fronmt droplink slight play

rear brake discs worn and pads wearing

unable to check boot area due to load

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Fail 31 May 2011 71,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nearside fronmt droplink slight play

rear brake discs worn and pads wearing

unable to check boot area due to load

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Pass 26 May 2010 62,862 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2009 44,559 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 BXR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

BD06 BXR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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