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BD56 VJV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,776 mi
Last recorded167,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 167,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 162,695 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 162,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,279 miles

Front EGR Valve Pipe minor leak of Exhaust gases

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,039 miles

EGR down pipe leaking

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,056 miles

Front Minor exhaust leak from pipe joint

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,063 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides inner (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust leak present

Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides inner (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust leak present

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,920 miles

nearside rear disc slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 117,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

middle exhaust and support quiet corroded

nearside rear disc slightly worn

offside front power steering fluid leaks

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 102,397 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,864 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 95,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,653 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 VJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD56 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

BD56 VJV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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