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BJ56 VEX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,072 mi
Last recorded159,072 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 159,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint V.slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres inner and outer edge slightly worn/wearing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper (banana arm bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 142,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint V.slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres inner and outer edge slightly worn/wearing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper (banana arm bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt loose (hanging out) (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,286 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play joint (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,316 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,108 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,006 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,173 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 VEX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

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