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BK56 KXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,534 mi
Last recorded164,534 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,472 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 139,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 139,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm3mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 123,822 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm3mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 967,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,179 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,179 miles

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

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

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

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 KXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

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

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