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GF51 WHB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,167 mi
Last recorded135,167 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 135,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner

Pass 18 Apr 2013 128,120 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

washer bottle top missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

washer bottle top missing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 126,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 126,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2011 121,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 101,504 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 88,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,809 miles

h/brake readings low

Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,549 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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GF51 WHB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHB, 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

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What year was GF51 WHB registered?

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

Is GF51 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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