MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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