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BJ56 UZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,180 mi
Last recorded141,180 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,180 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 141,180 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2017 121,730 miles

Front discs pitting inner face

Offside screen small chip

Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,730 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven n/s/r low/ slow (3.7.B.2)

Front discs pitting inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. done (1.8)

Offside screen small chip

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,659 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on middle od tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

system corroded but sound

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,322 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,289 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 UZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

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

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