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GK51 MVA

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 MVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,917 miles

rear exhaust rusty not leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,301 miles

rear tyers in poor condishon

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,236 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,803 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear tyres all wearing unevenly

offside and nearside front tyres small cuts on side walls not to cords

offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 22,640 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 MVA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

GK51 MVA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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