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BK06 WYO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 WYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 157,479 miles

Both front and rear suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,337 miles

Both front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 155,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Both front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 152,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,063 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front arm bush mount, both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 151,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front arm bush mount, both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,132 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 148,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,354 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut side wall slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

front + rear suspension area corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut side wall slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

front + rear suspension area corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,278 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 140,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,445 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,894 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r reflector broken

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,148 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK06 WYO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

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

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