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GK51 BNY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,917 mi
Last recorded133,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all four brake discs

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 27 Apr 2018 133,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,825 miles

EML on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 124,825 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

EML on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,290 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

EML on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 110,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 96,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust very rusty and weak

offside front tyres low on tread

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,013 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,096 miles

exhaust corroded

rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tepaory repair to centre exhaust mounting

Fail 14 Dec 2009 80,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tepaory repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cutsd in both front tyre treads

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cutsd in both front tyre treads

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 30,491 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 BNY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK51 BNY, 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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GK51 BNY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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