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WD06 BKE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 BKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive travelling underneath vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 117,005 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive travelling underneath vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 114,377 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,036 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Servo hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo hose deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,227 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed servo pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads worn low and on the outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2020 101,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed servo pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads worn low and on the outer edges

Pass 2 May 2019 91,561 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed servo pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2019 91,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank/fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed servo pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2018 84,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,303 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of movement offside door mirror glass

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,303 miles

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

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of movement offside door mirror glass

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,068 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,350 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Some noise possibly from dual mass flywheel

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Nail in nearside front tyre

Some noise possibly from dual mass flywheel

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,517 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear tyres treads cracking

front inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear tyres treads cracking

front inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,759 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,533 miles

Offside rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WD06 BKE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WD06 BKE, 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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WD06 BKE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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