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BG06 XSL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,228 miles

rear shockys top mountings corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pads worn

rear shockys top mountings corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,626 miles

drag at n/s/r brake

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

front tyres worn at edges and on tread limit

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drag at n/s/r brake

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

front tyres worn at edges and on tread limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,126 miles

front tyres wearing at edges

fuel filter corroded

rear shockys top mountings corroded

slight leak at power steering

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,911 miles

slight play at front drop links

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,911 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play at front drop links

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,540 miles

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

Oil low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,675 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,340 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 XSL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

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