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BJ06 VJF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,374 mi
Last recorded141,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 141,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,303 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 138,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,355 miles

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

steering rack arms have play

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 129,354 miles

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

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

steering rack arms have play

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,744 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,130 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,386 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,141 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 VJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ06 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

BJ06 VJF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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