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BJ56 UZG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,176 mi
Last recorded147,176 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 147,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 145,609 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,686 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 142,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front link worn

Pass 23 Apr 2020 141,105 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 141,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,429 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape and close to limit

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 117,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,730 miles

EML is ON

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,495 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,903 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,902 miles

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

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,378 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 UZG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 UZG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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