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BJ56 OKR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,968 mi
Last recorded155,968 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 155,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2021 141,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 136,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 136,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/uj area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,125 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,103 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 116,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 110,399 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,712 miles

Emission level too low to be detected

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,704 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Emission level too low to be detected

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OKR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

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

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