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BD06 BXV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,553 mi
Last recorded210,553 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 210,553 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both side front drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 201,393 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting bracket corroded excessively holding on 2 screw mount

Fail 28 Jul 2016 201,393 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users undertray hanging to low (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting 1 bolt attachment only (2.7.2b)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting bracket corroded excessively holding on 2 screw mount

Pass 5 Aug 2015 196,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 196,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 191,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock in gearbox, possible dual mass fly wheel or thrust bearing.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 184,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 168,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 168,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 147,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 147,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,188 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 BXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

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

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