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BD55 WLE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,863 mi
Last recorded175,863 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 175,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 173,012 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 172,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 172,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 160,166 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,022 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 151,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 151,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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BD55 WLE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD55 WLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 WLE registered?

BD55 WLE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is BD55 WLE safe to buy?

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