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BK06 FRP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 126,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,258 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 118,242 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 111,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,779 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid slightly low

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,421 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills not fully chcked due to sill trims

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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BK06 FRP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK06 FRP, 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 BK06 FRP registered?

BK06 FRP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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