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BK56 MXN

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,516 miles

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 138,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged, sharp edges

Fail 13 Jan 2021 135,607 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged, sharp edges

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 131,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 102,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 89,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 78,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,944 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,347 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn & corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,984 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

Rear registration plate is starting to fade.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MXN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

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

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