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BP55 OHV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 OHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 104,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,662 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Rusting through both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield hanging onto exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,412 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,372 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)

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,721 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,269 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre badly cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,130 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 42,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,671 miles

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

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 OHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

BP55 OHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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