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BJ56 VLH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 35,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,802 miles

Both front wipers splitting on ends

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,557 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,079 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre .

cut in offside front tyre .

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,569 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 VLH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

Is BJ56 VLH safe to buy?

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