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BG06 XSD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,183 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 148,183 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2023 145,878 miles

general under body corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 143,319 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 143,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 143,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,401 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 138,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,990 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,989 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,976 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,577 miles

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

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

nearside fron tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre cracking along circumference of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside fron tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre cracking along circumference of tread

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,385 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 XSD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

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

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