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BD55 WLU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,957 mi
Last recorded54,957 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades splitt and smearing screen, veiw of the road still satisfactory

nearside front top shock mounting/bearing slightly rough when turning

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner arch liner broken

Fail 24 Apr 2010 20,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear outer side light not working inner ok

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,785 miles

advise nearside rear outer side light not working inner ok

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,746 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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BD55 WLU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD55 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

Is BD55 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WLU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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