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BJ56 VLO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,951 mi
Last recorded138,951 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,951 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,943 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,420 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,391 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise rear brake discs worn

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

advise o/s front tyre worn badly outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,952 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 VLO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

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