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BK56 MXR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 MXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 162,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 154,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 154,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,021 miles

Both front tyres worn both edges and on legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2013 139,124 miles

e.m light on

nsf tyer close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2012 125,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,146 miles

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 MXR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

BK56 MXR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is BK56 MXR safe to buy?

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