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BP55 XNT

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 XNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,138 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 48,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,249 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 35,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,700 miles

Cuts to rear nearside & offside tyre sidewalls

front & rear number plates deteriorating / de-laminating

Fail 28 May 2010 30,699 miles

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

Cuts to rear nearside & offside tyre sidewalls

front & rear number plates deteriorating / de-laminating

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,340 miles

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

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 XNT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

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

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