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BP55 EJA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 128,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,503 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 124,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,257 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 120,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,315 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 111,312 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber slight corrosion

Offside Front shock absorber slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,610 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 103,609 miles

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

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 95,872 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,258 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,391 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres getting low

rear tyres getting low and heavily perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,057 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,199 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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BP55 EJA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP55 EJA, 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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BP55 EJA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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