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BG06 XSU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,755 mi
Last recorded108,755 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] •

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front Inner (rack arm) • Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] • (exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated)

Power steering close to minimum mark [2.1.5 (b) (i)] • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front [1.1.14 (a) (ii)]

integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] •

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front Inner (rack arm) • Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] • (exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated)

Power steering close to minimum mark [2.1.5 (b) (i)] • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front [1.1.14 (a) (ii)]

integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,926 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting,

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] •

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front Inner (rack arm) • Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] • (exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated)

Power steering close to minimum mark [2.1.5 (b) (i)] • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front [1.1.14 (a) (ii)]

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,780 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting,

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside (sill) [6.2.2 (d) (i)] •

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front Inner (rack arm) • Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] • (exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated)

Power steering close to minimum mark [2.1.5 (b) (i)] • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front [1.1.14 (a) (ii)]

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak near box

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,830 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 100,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 13 Sep 2018 98,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,004 miles

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

rear off side braking disc corroded however does meet mot requirements.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,948 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 60,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 26 Aug 2009 45,661 miles

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

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

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 XSU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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