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BP55 XNS

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 XNS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 105,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 102,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,414 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,452 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,150 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,403 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,403 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,955 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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BP55 XNS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 75,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP55 XNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP55 XNS registered?

BP55 XNS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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