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BK06 UMV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,513 mi
Last recorded186,513 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 186,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 186,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking under fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi/metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 173,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2014 173,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 163,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

could not inspect sill as sill covers fitted

nsr/osr tyres worn uneven inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 145,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,290 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 124,882 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 124,882 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 115,817 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,000 miles

has a nail in the near side rear tyre

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 UMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

BK06 UMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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