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BD55 WLR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,525 mi
Last recorded67,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,525 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 67,525 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,693 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 136,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,906 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 126,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,302 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,912 miles

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

advise slight play in both rear top suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer shoulders

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/s/f drop link arm has slight play in bottom ball joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,167 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,421 miles

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,419 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

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 WLR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 WLR, 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 BD55 WLR registered?

BD55 WLR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is BD55 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WLR 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.

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