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BK06 UNL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,499 mi
Last recorded202,499 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 202,499 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 202,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 191,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 191,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 179,602 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 167,765 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Fail 7 Feb 2018 167,765 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,420 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 83,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,466 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,349 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK06 UNL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

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

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