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BJ56 EZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,362 mi
Last recorded112,362 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 112,362 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 112,126 miles

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,278 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 99,270 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit - 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,416 miles

light on dash saying fault with headlamp system

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,911 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,911 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & delaminated - both rear & N/S/F (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,994 miles

SRS light reset.

Washer pump slightly weak.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 66,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,407 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,407 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 52,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,170 miles

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

nsr tyre cracking /worn uneven/worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracking on tread/cut on sidewall /small piece of metal stuck in sidewall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ56 EZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ56 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

BJ56 EZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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