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GK51 MUY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,371 mi
Last recorded159,371 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 159,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 146,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 139,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 135,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 134,829 miles

Brake cable damaged BOTH SIDES OUTER (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 131,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,426 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 130,425 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 129,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 129,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 128,077 miles

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

n/s/r tyre showing splits +cracks old tyre 2008

Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 110,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,193 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 MUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

GK51 MUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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