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BJ56 VMM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,603 mi
Last recorded157,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 157,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,369 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 145,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 132,966 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,155 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 18 Oct 2012 101,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,007 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on edges (raised tread)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,156 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 VMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 VMM registered?

BJ56 VMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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