MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre showing cracks to tread channels
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BJ56 VLF safe to buy?
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