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BJ56 VNG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,939 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,154 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,154 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,068 miles

all four tyres worn low

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres worn low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,026 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,500 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 VNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

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

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