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BK06 UMT

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 54,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 54,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 45,566 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,123 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall

Fail 19 Sep 2017 43,123 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,656 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2016 39,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,344 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,891 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/r

Pass 1 May 2013 31,381 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 31,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 28,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,566 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,369 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 UMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

BK06 UMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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