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BK56 LUB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,520 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,873 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,741 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,227 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,243 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 LUB registered?

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

Is BK56 LUB safe to buy?

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