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BK56 LSX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,773 mi
Last recorded148,773 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 148,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2019 136,340 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 136,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,084 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,011 miles

drivers seat belt slow to rewind

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,014 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s rear tyre is perrishing also n/s front tyre sidewall has some deep cuts.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,794 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 36,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,847 miles

front pads low

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 LSX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

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

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