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BJ06 VJC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,590 miles

no emissions print out no smoke to read

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no emissions print out no smoke to read

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,694 miles

Front and rear discs worn, pads approx 50% worn

Front tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 83,584 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,110 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 VJC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

BJ06 VJC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 VJC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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