MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges
Some rusting to rear brake discs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Both rear tyres worn stepped on inner edges.
N/S/F headlamp aim motor not working.
Surface rust on front and rear brake discs.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres worn stepped on inner edges.
N/S/F headlamp aim motor not working.
O/S/F driveshaft mount bearing deterated.{strong- advise}
Surface rust on front and rear brake discs.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front discs rusty
rear discs rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD56 VJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 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 BD56 VJL, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BD56 VJL registered?
BD56 VJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2007.
Is BD56 VJL safe to buy?
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