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BJ56 OOE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,158 mi
Last recorded150,158 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 150,158 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak Pipe across front of engine corroded, leaking and coolant level low. ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 144,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,031 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 18,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,315 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 OOE 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 88.2%.

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

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