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BK06 UMY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,913 mi
Last recorded161,913 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,913 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 161,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turned of on test coolant fans running all time (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,606 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 149,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 149,603 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn working on less than 50%surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn working on less than 50%surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2018 144,436 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 137,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 128,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 117,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 117,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 14 May 2014 109,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

front tyres near wear indicators

Fail 9 May 2014 109,091 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Fail 8 May 2013 98,164 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

cut in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

rear brake pads look low

Pass 8 May 2013 98,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

cut in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

rear brake pads look low

Pass 15 May 2012 87,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

covers over door sills

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,998 miles

covers over door sills

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,005 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,819 miles

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

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

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 UMY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK06 UMY registered?

BK06 UMY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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