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BG06 XRM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 27 Mar 2023 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 131,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 131,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,031 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 126,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 120,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 104,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,889 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,797 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,435 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,029 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 20,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,353 miles

nearside front tyre starting to go bald on edges

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 XRM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XRM, 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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BG06 XRM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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