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BP55 PXH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,949 mi
Last recorded205,949 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 PXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 205,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 24 May 2019 205,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Its around filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 25 May 2018 202,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 198,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 20 May 2017 198,938 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2016 184,832 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 184,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 177,214 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 177,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 167,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 161,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 153,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 149,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 138,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 138,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 127,508 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 PXH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

BP55 PXH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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