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BK56 KVY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 KVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,984 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread edges

e/m/l light on

front exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and blowing strong advise

fuel flap poor

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s front anti roll bar drop link worn

o/s rear outer suspension rose bush worn

outer sill covers fitted

steering rack as light misting of oil

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread edges

e/m/l light on

front exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and blowing strong advise

fuel flap poor

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s front anti roll bar drop link worn

o/s rear outer suspension rose bush worn

outer sill covers fitted

steering rack as light misting of oil

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,788 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside rear ( D Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside rear (caliper) (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside front (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also on the limit 225/45/R17 94W (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside rear ( D Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside rear (caliper) (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside front (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,543 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,543 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 103,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,827 miles

front tyres speed ratings are different to rear.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 79,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres speed ratings are different to rear.

nearside rear light has a small bulb out but still working ok.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,428 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,909 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,365 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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BK56 KVY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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