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BK56 MXV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,528 mi
Last recorded159,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 MXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,984 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,092 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,910 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 7,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 109,784 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 90,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,551 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 MXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

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

Is BK56 MXV safe to buy?

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