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BK56 LJX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both struts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlights lenses deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,481 miles

Exhaust condition

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both trailing arms mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,481 miles

Exhaust condition

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both trailing arms mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,840 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,880 miles

Front number plate marked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,603 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine management light on dashboard

near side rear tyre inner tread slightly worn on edge and outer tyre cracking around wall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,634 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,634 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,530 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,530 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,696 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LJX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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