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BK56 MXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,013 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,013 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,631 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,868 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,210 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,210 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2012 44,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,729 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2009 27,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2009 27,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

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 MXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

BK56 MXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BK56 MXX safe to buy?

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