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BD06 PPX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,535 mi
Last recorded182,535 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 PPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 182,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 182,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 178,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,380 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 173,371 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 162,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 154,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 151,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 135,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 135,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 120,964 miles

offside rear tyre on wearbars

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2013 108,123 miles

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,094 miles

nearside front tyre on wearbars + worn outside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on wearbars + worn outside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,093 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 PPX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PPX, 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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BD06 PPX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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