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BP55 PXL

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,786 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

MIL indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, pre 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside undertray loose but not likely to be easily detached

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

driver's seat, head rest removed

Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

MIL indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, pre 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside undertray loose but not likely to be easily detached

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

driver's seat, head rest removed

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,477 miles

Driver's headrest missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,477 miles

Driver's headrest missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,533 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 27,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,361 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 PXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

BP55 PXL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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