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BJ56 VEY

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,130 mi
Last recorded203,130 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 203,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 203,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 192,607 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 185,172 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 173,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,984 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 146,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,402 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 122,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,450 miles

offside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,693 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,170 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 VEY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

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

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