CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD55 WLO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 169,111 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 169,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 167,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear top suspension arms outer bushes slight play

front pads worn & discs poor

rear discs poor

Fail 18 Feb 2017 167,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear top suspension arms outer bushes slight play

front pads worn & discs poor

rear discs poor

Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 157,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 137,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges due to under inflation

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 124,340 miles

Both rear tyres are going out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,363 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,961 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 109,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,835 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD55 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WLO, 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

How do I check the history of BD55 WLO?

You can check the full history of BD55 WLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD55 WLO registered?

BD55 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is BD55 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WLO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD55 WLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD55 WLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.