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BJ06 VHV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 114,726 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 114,698 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,904 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 May 2016 102,800 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2015 96,738 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front numberplate slightly damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 94,683 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 92,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 69,383 miles

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint and rack. lower U/J looks to have some dust coming out of one bearing.

Pass 6 May 2010 55,524 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,173 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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BJ06 VHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ06 VHV, 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 BJ06 VHV registered?

BJ06 VHV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is BJ06 VHV safe to buy?

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