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BJ56 VLV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 110,104 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished and worn on edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount missing

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted, unable to check seatbelts fully

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,394 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 36,742 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 30,413 miles

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

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

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 VLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

BJ56 VLV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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