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BK56 HPJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 HPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls + in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 73,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls + in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 72,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + inside edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inside edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,652 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 67,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,139 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,833 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight wear both front tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,833 miles

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight wear both front tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,448 miles

Slight wear both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,096 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,411 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 HPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

BK56 HPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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