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BK56 KWA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 KWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,147 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 129,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 124,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2015 117,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 91,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 86,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front dics worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,817 miles

front dics worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,130 miles

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

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

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 KWA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK56 KWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 KWA registered?

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

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