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BJ06 VJL

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,897 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,009 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,326 miles

rear tyres slight cracking inbetween treads

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,326 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracking inbetween treads

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,780 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 VJL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

BJ06 VJL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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