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BG06 XSR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XSR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,055 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,328 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres [in tread] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 91,325 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres [in tread] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,612 miles

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

near side rear inner light condensated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks and springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete underbody covered in underseal, although visible parts are corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,754 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks and springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete underbody covered in underseal, although visible parts are corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 by wheels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower pigtail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills and underbody in various areas have slight surface corrosion

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

exterior sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 by wheels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been ran low pressures and nearly bald both edges-215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower pigtail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills and underbody in various areas have slight surface corrosion

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

exterior sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,994 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,582 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres becoming perished on outer walls

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,580 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres becoming perished on outer walls

n/s/r number plate light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 76,653 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 73,664 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 27 May 2015 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 59,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,927 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 XSR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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