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BJ56 VLU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 162,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 150,923 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 150,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 137,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 116,637 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 116,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,207 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,439 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,557 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 VLU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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