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BP55 XOU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,090 mi
Last recorded167,090 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 167,090 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED

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

Fail 13 May 2024 167,090 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

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

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED

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

Pass 4 May 2023 165,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen marked, Body damage

Fail 28 Apr 2023 165,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen marked, Body damage

Pass 29 Apr 2022 158,767 miles

BODY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN EDGES

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 152,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 148,780 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with oil

Offside Front subframe and suspension damp with fluid

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on edges on limit small cuts in tread area

engine and steering rack damp

sill kit fitted

slight play both rear upper hub bush's

Pass 26 Feb 2019 143,016 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 143,016 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,996 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 134,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,925 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,635 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 97,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,503 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,511 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,473 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,628 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 XOU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

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

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