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BJ56 YYS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,308 mi
Last recorded132,308 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroding

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2018 126,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroding

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 99,203 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 88,501 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 88,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,427 miles

both rear coil spring rubber seats are split

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,369 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,853 miles

drivers seatbelt retracting slowly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,857 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 YYS 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 78.6%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

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