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BJ56 NPD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring Rubbing Against Body

Fail 27 May 2026 83,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring Rubbing Against Body

Pass 27 May 2025 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Rubbing Against Body Work

Fail 27 May 2025 80,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil Spring Rubbing Against Body Work

Pass 16 May 2024 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Shock Top Noisy When Operated

Pass 30 May 2023 73,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise when turning steering left to right from upper mounting

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2022 69,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight noise when turning steering left to right from upper mounting

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 67,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 67,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 63,263 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,872 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,104 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,476 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,916 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,588 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 18,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,933 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 NPD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

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

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