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BK56 MXW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,101 mi
Last recorded90,101 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 MXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,101 miles

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

Front and rear sports susp.fitted

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin bush (marked in chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner floor pan (marked in chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills on vehicle corroded, but not excessively weakend

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,049 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,323 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 76,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,040 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,269 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,298 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,266 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 40,077 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 40,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,072 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 MXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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