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BJ56 VMR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 143,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,997 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,839 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,120 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,120 miles

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

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,532 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 VMR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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