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BG06 XSN

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,542 mi
Last recorded170,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 170,542 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 166,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 153,027 miles

osr brake pads worn low

play in nsr hub assembly

play to nsf antiroll bar link

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 136,884 miles

play in rack ns

rear brakes "tight"

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play to nsf roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,686 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,386 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/rear brake disc badly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/rear brake disc badly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,628 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 XSN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

BG06 XSN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is BG06 XSN safe to buy?

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