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BG06 XRE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,005 mi
Last recorded202,005 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 202,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 191,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 181,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly out of shape (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 + slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 151,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 139,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,341 miles

engine management light is on!

Fail 30 Oct 2012 129,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine management light is on!

Pass 9 May 2011 117,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,792 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 67,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 67,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG06 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

BG06 XRE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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