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BJ56 VLF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,218 mi
Last recorded120,218 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,216 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,426 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,047 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,047 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre showing cracks to tread channels

Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,028 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)

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2009 25,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear outer brake pad showing a degree of wear.

nearside rear tyre showing part damaged side wall [outer]

nearside rear tyre showing very small cracks in the tread channels

offside rear tyre showing very small cracks in the tread channels

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,350 miles

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

nearside rear outer brake pad showing a degree of wear.

nearside rear tyre showing part damaged side wall [outer]

nearside rear tyre showing very small cracks in the tread channels

offside rear tyre showing very small cracks in the tread channels

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ56 VLF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

BJ56 VLF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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