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AM51 FOY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,749 mi
Last recorded140,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 FOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 140,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,341 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,991 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,721 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,915 miles

the exhaust system is corroding.

Pass 16 May 2011 25,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,995 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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AM51 FOY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AM51 FOY, 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 AM51 FOY registered?

AM51 FOY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AM51 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 FOY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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