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BP55 PXC

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 PXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,830 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,522 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,901 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 77,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 68,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mountain (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring catching body on maximum lift

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring catching body on maximum lift

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,818 miles

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - corroding

front brake discs lipped

front numberplate delaminating

nearside rear light unit slight damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,391 miles

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

front numberplate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edge

offside front mirror housing cover slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,380 miles

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

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

front numberplate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edge

offside front mirror housing cover slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,483 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,946 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,232 miles

exhaust system corroded

long travel on handbrake

wipers smeary

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 PXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

BP55 PXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for BP55 PXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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