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GK51 BGY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,024 miles

nail in off side front tyre

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,242 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,994 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 62,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 52,296 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 34,749 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 34,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 BGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 GK51 BGY, 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 BGY registered?

GK51 BGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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