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BJ56 UZS

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,827 mi
Last recorded224,827 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 224,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box /cat bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively almost fail (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed/scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe corrosion

noise front suspension through rollers /pos droplinks

power steering fault /tight slight rough

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corrosion

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 5 Nov 2025 224,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking @ fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box /cat bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively almost fail (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed/scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe corrosion

noise front suspension through rollers /pos droplinks

power steering fault /tight slight rough

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corrosion

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 24 Oct 2024 216,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 216,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 212,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 207,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 203,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 198,856 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 195,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 186,066 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 175,447 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under guards

Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 163,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 154,963 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 136,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,445 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

wear on all brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,374 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2009 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,904 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 UZS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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