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BJ56 VEU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 134,680 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 126,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 126,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 122,518 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 122,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,111 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 85,426 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 May 2017 85,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 76,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,270 miles

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

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 VEU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 VEU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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