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BK56 PYU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,653 mi
Last recorded191,653 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 191,653 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar "D" bush

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar "D" bush

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 191,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar "D" bush

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar "D" bush

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 177,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 170,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front wearing thin on edges

Offside Front tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Offside Rear seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 154,096 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked fully child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 142,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 136,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,724 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 86,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 PYU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

BK56 PYU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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