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BP55 OHW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corroded exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,345 miles

both rear tyres have nails in them and perishing

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,345 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have nails in them and perishing

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,768 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 49,570 miles

NEXEN.215/55/R16/93V. TYRES AT 2.0.MM.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,056 miles

nearside rear tyre has puncture close to sidewall

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 OHW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

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