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BK56 PYG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,331 mi
Last recorded167,331 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 PYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 167,331 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Poor Condition

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

Fail 22 May 2020 167,331 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Poor Condition

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 165,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 165,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,033 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,121 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,335 miles

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

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

creaking n/s/f

Fail 7 Oct 2011 91,335 miles

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

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

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

creaking n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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