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BP55 XNO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 XNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 86,112 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,532 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2024 80,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 75,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,433 miles

Offside Front slight knock further checks needed

both front side lights flashing

Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight knock further checks needed

both front side lights flashing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,582 miles

Both rear upper shock mountings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 70,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock mountings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,779 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,777 miles

EML On

Front lamps flash when lights switched off

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,777 miles

EML On

Front lamps flash when lights switched off

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,659 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 28,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 24,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 24,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,672 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 XNO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

BP55 XNO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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