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LC55 AMC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,729 mi
Last recorded138,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 AMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 138,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 121,076 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,453 miles

Slight perishing of nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,531 miles

Engine covers & Undershield(s) fitted.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,850 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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LC55 AMC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC55 AMC, 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 LC55 AMC registered?

LC55 AMC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LC55 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 AMC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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