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BL56 VCJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,588 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,444 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 125,444 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,564 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,056 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,962 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,106 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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BL56 VCJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 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 BL56 VCJ, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL56 VCJ registered?

BL56 VCJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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