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BK06 FRR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,079 mi
Last recorded171,079 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 171,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Boot lid lens damaged

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

Severe rattling noise coming from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2020 171,079 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Boot lid lens damaged

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

Severe rattling noise coming from engine

Pass 27 Dec 2019 170,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured **borderline failure** (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on bootlid (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

centre to rear exhaust join in poor condition

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

severe noise from engine bay suspect flywheel rattling

slight play felt at both sides of anti roll bar

Fail 18 Dec 2019 170,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured **borderline failure** (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on bootlid (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

centre to rear exhaust join in poor condition

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

slight play felt at both sides of anti roll bar

Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 168,074 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 166,151 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 162,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 162,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,173 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tracking out of adjustment

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,440 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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BK06 FRR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

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