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BP55 XNW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,316 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16 v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,665 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Sep 2021 110,654 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,912 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 103,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 95,388 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it

o/s/r brake pads low

Fail 26 May 2015 95,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 47,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,561 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,783 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 XNW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP55 XNW registered?

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

Is BP55 XNW safe to buy?

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