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BJ06 VPY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,030 mi
Last recorded117,030 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2024 118,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 106,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 96,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,426 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroding

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,066 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 61,066 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,471 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,759 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 43,759 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 38,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,373 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,666 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 VPY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 VPY registered?

BJ06 VPY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is BJ06 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 VPY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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