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BK06 WXZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 152,484 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber split but exhaust secure

Fail 14 Mar 2019 152,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber split but exhaust secure

Pass 21 Mar 2018 144,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front inner disc face corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner brake disc face corroded

offside rear tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge, tread wearing low and perished in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2017 134,343 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner brake disc face corroded

nearside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge, tread wearing low and perished in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,326 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamp converters fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside 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)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 117,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorating.

exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated and starting to leak exhaust gases.

offside front tyre tread wearing low and worn on edges.

rear brake discs look worn and brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished.

wear in lower steering column coupling.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box mounting rubber missing

near side front brake back plate missing

near side front tyre worn on edges and is close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,807 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,304 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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BK06 WXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

BK06 WXZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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