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BD56 VJO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broke on last lower ring

Offside Rear coil spring broke on last lower ring

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,669 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 108,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 96,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,051 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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BD56 VJO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD56 VJO, 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 BD56 VJO registered?

BD56 VJO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BD56 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 VJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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