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BJ56 RTX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,659 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 101,649 miles

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

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

Front (BOTH) brake discs slight lipped

Front (BOTH) tyres cracked and close to the limit 215/55/16

Rear (BOTH) seats down unable to check seat belts

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,093 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links have slight play in ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on outer tread edges. (Possible Tracking Check)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,275 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,275 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

BJ56 RTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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