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BJ56 VCW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,454 mi
Last recorded38,454 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,661 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 35,661 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,755 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,901 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 23,416 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 23,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 20,203 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 VCW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BJ56 VCW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BJ56 VCW safe to buy?

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