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GF51 WSW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 113,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,063 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded & poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,661 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,388 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 WSW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GF51 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

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

Is GF51 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WSW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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