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BK56 PYT

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,277 mi
Last recorded141,277 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 PYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 141,272 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,554 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,433 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,433 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger is corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,023 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

wipers do not automatically park in the correct place but can be parked manually

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,016 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure broken / corroded exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush is de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (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 fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

wipers do not automatically park in the correct place but can be parked manually

Pass 23 May 2019 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to door mirror glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

wipers control has poor operation, only working on full speed

Fail 17 May 2019 78,065 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to door mirror glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

wipers control has poor operation, only working on full speed

Pass 18 May 2018 67,586 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 51,740 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,105 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No pump run / New pump fitted. (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 41,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,570 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,738 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 PYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

BK56 PYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2006.

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