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BK56 MXJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,599 mi
Last recorded139,599 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 MXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 139,599 miles

Exhaust system & brackets slight corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 136,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle started to overheat towards end of test. no sign of radiator fan operating during this time

Fail 25 May 2022 136,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle started to overheat towards end of test. no sign of radiator fan operating during this time

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,776 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake light disconnected

Front Lower Subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Seeping near o/s/f drive shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 130,202 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box heat shield is insecure.

Fail 15 Jun 2020 130,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box heat shield is insecure.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,663 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 124,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in a poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in a poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Slight cracking in tread patton

Sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 111,620 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 99,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter feed pipe damaged and repaired with cable ties

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter feed pipe damaged and repaired with cable ties

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,309 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK56 MXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MXJ, 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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BK56 MXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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