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SR06 BYK

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,107 mi
Last recorded106,107 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 BYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 106,107 miles

car heavily corroded in parts

Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing rough taped up

car corroded in parts

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 91,690 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 89,564 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,953 miles

engine managment light lit on dash

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre aproaching 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,953 miles

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

engine managment light lit on dash

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre aproaching 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,975 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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SR06 BYK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SR06 BYK, 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 SR06 BYK registered?

SR06 BYK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2006.

Is SR06 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR06 BYK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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