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BD55 WLV

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,669 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount braking up (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,751 miles

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

both front tyres spliting

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,167 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER TRACK CONTROL ARMS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,446 miles

front pads worn close to legal requirement

middle exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear discs lipped

rear pads starting to wear low

slight play in both rear top arm bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2013 51,605 miles

front pads 2mm

Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,604 miles

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

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

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

front pads 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,320 miles

offside steering rack gater rubing on pas pipe

slight cracks on both rear tyre faces not showing cord or ply

Fail 12 Nov 2011 39,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres heavily perished between tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,020 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres heavily perished between tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,672 miles

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,672 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,846 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 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

BD55 WLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is BD55 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WLV shows 16 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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