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BJ06 VHZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 126,454 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel filter misting with fuel

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,664 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 92,614 miles

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

offside and nearside rear seats have childs seats fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,614 miles

offside and nearside rear seats have childs seats fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 VHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

BJ06 VHZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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