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GF51 YUL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,476 mi
Last recorded140,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 140,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip offside lower edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 139,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,884 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 136,221 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both centers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 135,992 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 135,852 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,545 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting too corrode

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center brake pipes starting corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2017 133,480 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting too corrode

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center brake pipes starting corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2016 132,416 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN DRAINAGE HOLE CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,191 miles

Advise fuel filter corroded.

Advise offside front seat belt frayed.

Advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,074 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 121,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,741 miles

sill covers fitted

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2010 99,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,329 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise power steering rack weeping

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,045 miles

signs of wear to offside front brake disc.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,163 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 YUL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUL, 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.

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GF51 YUL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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