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AU06 LYC

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,343 mi
Last recorded125,343 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 125,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 115,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,572 miles

EML on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

new brake pads fitted on front brake opperation slightly spongy

Fail 5 Feb 2014 102,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

new brake pads fitted on front brake opperation slightly spongy

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,624 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU06 LYC 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 84.6%.

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 AU06 LYC, 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 AU06 LYC registered?

AU06 LYC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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