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BJ56 VLP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,383 miles

E.M.L. On

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system particialy blocked

Pass 5 Oct 2013 122,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,887 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 VLP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 VLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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