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BK06 UPD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 135,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,645 miles

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

part of centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2014 122,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow from front flex pipe, on limit

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow from front flex pipe, on limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2012 99,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,602 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 UPD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

BK06 UPD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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