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BD06 PPV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 126,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper mount corroded (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mount corroded (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,828 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,828 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side skirt (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,054 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,038 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 97,037 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,196 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,756 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,988 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 PPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

BD06 PPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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