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BP55 EJF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,857 mi
Last recorded192,857 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 192,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 190,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 186,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 181,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 175,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 165,245 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 165,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

inner wheel arch linings fitted

o/s/f tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2013 96,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

inner wheel arch linings fitted

o/s/f tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

traction control light light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,552 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2009 36,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 EJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP55 EJF, 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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What year was BP55 EJF registered?

BP55 EJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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