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BJ56 VMF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 125,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 125,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber mount deteriorated but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear shock absorber mount deteriorated but not likely to become detached

Pass 10 Apr 2021 101,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 99,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,940 miles

Oil leak oil low ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 89,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,939 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,778 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 VMF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

BJ56 VMF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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