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BK56 LJF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,686 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,503 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,690 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut, however no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall, however no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre outside sidewall cut, however no cords exposed

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre tread wearing low (3.3mm)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 113,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut, however no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall, however no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre outside sidewall cut, however no cords exposed

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre tread wearing low (3.3mm)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,966 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,679 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 LJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

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

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