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GK51 GSO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,031 mi
Last recorded110,031 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 GSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 109,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 109,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,117 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,117 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 77,011 miles

1.engine mil light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,011 miles

1.engine mil light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 70,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,865 miles

1. advise condition of brake pads.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,464 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 GSO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

GK51 GSO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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