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BJ56 UZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,842 mi
Last recorded179,842 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 179,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Fail 25 Apr 2023 179,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 161,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 158,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 151,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,112 miles

HAND BRAKE TO BE ADJUSTED

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,880 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 UZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 UZL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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