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BK06 UPJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 127,579 miles

Front steering operation slightly notchy

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,424 miles

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,421 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,503 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly damaged

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak of exhaust gas

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly damaged

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak of exhaust gas

offside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,389 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,980 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 UPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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