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GF51 VXC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 127,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 118,669 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 118,663 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

traval in parking brake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,138 miles

nearside rear tyre tred slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Mar 2009 101,030 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre tred slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,332 miles

Nearside 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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GF51 VXC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 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 GF51 VXC, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 VXC?

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What year was GF51 VXC registered?

GF51 VXC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GF51 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 VXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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