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BK56 PXV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 PXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 162,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 162,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 157,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,723 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SMALL LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,365 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,139 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,367 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 127,367 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak transfer pipe ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,087 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 105,495 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,468 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside front + rear

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 PXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

BK56 PXV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is BK56 PXV safe to buy?

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