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GN51 JOV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,578 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,362 miles

both rear tyres perishing through tread pattens

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,556 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,999 miles

Offside Rear and Nearside Rear Tyres Starting to Wear Unevenly

Offside and Nearside Rear Shock absorbers Weeping Slightly

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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GN51 JOV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN51 JOV, 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 GN51 JOV registered?

GN51 JOV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is GN51 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JOV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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