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BJ56 LCL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 82,650 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,527 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 81,446 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,956 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 1.43 max 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,261 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,135 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,694 miles

low emission vehicle, particle filter fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,414 miles

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

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 LCL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

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