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BN06 NSO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,120 mi
Last recorded91,120 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 91,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 83,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,523 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL ON N/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam WILL NOT STAY ON (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,578 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,314 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,302 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,786 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre tread deteriorated

o/s wiper blade smearing

o/s/r tyre tread deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,786 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre tread deteriorated

o/s wiper blade smearing

o/s/r tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,565 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 49,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,572 miles

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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BN06 NSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN06 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN06 NSO?

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What year was BN06 NSO registered?

BN06 NSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BN06 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 NSO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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