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BG06 XPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

travel to parking brake lever

wear to both front tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 148,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 148,485 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 111,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 111,276 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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BG06 XPZ 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 78.6%.

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 BG06 XPZ, 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 BG06 XPZ registered?

BG06 XPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is BG06 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 XPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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