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BJ55 VGF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,699 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 75,669 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 65,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside mirror not providing view to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,771 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisy

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,771 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisy

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,247 miles

Offside Front Wind screen has a scratch in drivers view

Offside Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,813 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has large cuts to inner side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,138 miles

lower engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect steering components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,865 miles

n/s/f ead lamp slightly loose

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,856 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f ead lamp slightly loose

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,223 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Near-side front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Off-side front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Off-side front wiper blade split

Rear wiper arm stuck halfway, not working

Fail 26 Jan 2010 19,223 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Near-side front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Off-side front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer tread

Off-side front wiper blade split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper arm stuck halfway, not working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,604 miles

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

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

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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BJ55 VGF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ55 VGF, 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 BJ55 VGF registered?

BJ55 VGF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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