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BP55 XOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 XOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 155,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 18 Jul 2020 155,488 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 124,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 124,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 115,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 106,773 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 106,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 96,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,961 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,025 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 XOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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