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BJ56 UZU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,870 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,110 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,110 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,834 miles

osf wiper smearing screen

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,808 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,800 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,619 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,617 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn/pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,623 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UZU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

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

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