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BP55 PXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 139,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 126,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,879 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,227 miles

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 PXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP55 PXE registered?

BP55 PXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is BP55 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP55 PXE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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