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BK56 PXW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,703 mi
Last recorded110,703 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,703 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,755 miles

Nearside Rear suspension support bracket corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays on

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,018 miles

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

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

rear strenthening bar modified

Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear strenthening bar modified

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,494 miles

Rear strengthening bar modified

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,490 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear strengthening bar modified

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,369 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,053 miles

Rear brake disc cover corroded & braking up

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,053 miles

Rear brake disc cover corroded & braking up

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

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt fully

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,090 miles

nearside rear brake disc cover corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,061 miles

all 4 brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriated. recommend renewal or repair

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,386 miles

both front tyres have cracking evident in there tread

both rear tyres have there tread unevenly worn and heavily cracked recomened renewal

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,275 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres and n/s front have slight cracking in there tread

fuel filter corroded recomened renewal

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,696 miles

both front tyres are heavily cracked in there treads

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,045 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low. recommend renewal

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 PXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

BK56 PXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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