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AM51 JCM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 JCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,060 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,795 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,599 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 64,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,644 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,939 miles

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,740 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,654 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 JCM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 JCM, 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 JCM registered?

AM51 JCM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is AM51 JCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 JCM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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