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BJ56 LBY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,351 mi
Last recorded178,351 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 178,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 178,288 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer control arm void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer control arm void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 165,033 miles

Central One of four exhaust mounts deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Temp- sealing fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 164,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Central One of four exhaust mounts deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1,6mm- worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Temp- sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,480 miles

brake fluid level below max

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

plasti sill cover fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 149,291 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level below max

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

plasti sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 138,101 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 138,101 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,278 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,599 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,678 miles

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

nsr light unit slightly insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,678 miles

nsr light unit slightly insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,344 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

sill covers fitted

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 LBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

BJ56 LBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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