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BG06 XRV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 146,988 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s excessively worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting has slight play

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 146,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s excessively worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting has slight play

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,024 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2019 137,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 128,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 120,167 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 120,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,833 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 26,829 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 XRV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

BG06 XRV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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