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BK56 EVX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,035 mi
Last recorded149,035 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 149,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,146 miles

both front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear park brake low effort

Fail 31 May 2016 116,142 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

both front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear park brake low effort

Pass 28 Dec 2013 95,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,594 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,996 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,996 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

horn poor

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,830 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,031 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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BK56 EVX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK56 EVX, 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 BK56 EVX registered?

BK56 EVX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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