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BP55 PXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 PXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 142,015 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

dpf filter held on with one bolt. others snapped or damaged

high level stop light out

power steering leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 142,004 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

dpf filter held on with one bolt. others snapped or damaged

high level stop light out

power steering leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 124,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 124,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver's seatbelt is very slow at retracting, once fully extended

n/s and o/s rear tyres are perished

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s front and n/s rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Feb 2012 61,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver's seatbelt is very slow at retracting, once fully extended

n/s and o/s rear tyres are perished

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s front and n/s rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,947 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,942 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BP55 PXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

BP55 PXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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