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BD55 WLW

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 127,319 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 127,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 124,405 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,139 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 WLW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

BD55 WLW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is BD55 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 WLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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