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BK56 LJN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,848 mi
Last recorded176,848 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 176,848 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 168,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 156,926 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 156,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release latch (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 150,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 150,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 144,423 miles

both rear top suspension bushes worn

o/s/f cv boot loose but not leaking grease

Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,399 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre inner edge webbing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 122,399 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre inner edge webbing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

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

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

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 LJN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

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

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