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VO56 BZJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,735 mi
Last recorded128,735 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,630 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,384 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,369 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,369 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,114 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,111 miles

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

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

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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VO56 BZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VO56 BZJ, 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 VO56 BZJ registered?

VO56 BZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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