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GK51 BGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,684 mi
Last recorded108,684 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,684 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 108,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various body damage

Fail 8 Sep 2012 105,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various body damage

Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight uneven wear to inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,141 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front fog lamps not working

Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,807 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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GK51 BGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK51 BGO, 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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What year was GK51 BGO registered?

GK51 BGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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