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BJ56 EXO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 120,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 114,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 114,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 91,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 78,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 44,065 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 23,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,851 miles

Both front tyres have slight outer edge wear

Both rear tyres tread cracking and the off side of which outer wall is cracking

Non obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,663 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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BJ56 EXO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ56 EXO, 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 BJ56 EXO registered?

BJ56 EXO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is BJ56 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 EXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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