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BD06 VJX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,289 mi
Last recorded138,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 VJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,289 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,283 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

DPF Pressure Pipe Split Allowing Fumes To Escape.

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,401 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

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

N/S/R Tyre Cracked.

O/S/R Brake Light, Only 1 Of 2 Bulbs Working.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Screw In N/S/R Tyre.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 127,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Center Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Center Arm (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

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

N/S/R Tyre Cracked.

O/S/R Brake Light, Only 1 Of 2 Bulbs Working.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Screw In N/S/R Tyre.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 117,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,219 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,830 miles

Offside rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 31 May 2013 99,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 89,972 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 69,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,337 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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BD06 VJX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD06 VJX, 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 BD06 VJX registered?

BD06 VJX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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