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BJ56 OOU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

262,500 mi
Last recorded262,500 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 262,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 248,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 248,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 237,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 225,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 205,061 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 183,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 183,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 165,411 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 24 Sep 2012 138,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,194 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 OOU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

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