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BK06 WZA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 WZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,901 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,278 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both top mounts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,212 miles

Front Steering joint slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,339 miles

Lower steering column slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,443 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,443 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape (feathering)

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,201 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 WZA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

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

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