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BJ56 OKS

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,844 mi
Last recorded156,844 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 156,844 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 156,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 141,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rackbody area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,761 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 OKS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

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

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