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GN51 JPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,309 mi
Last recorded141,309 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 141,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 23 Jul 2015 138,821 miles

both rear tyres perishing with age

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 133,529 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,587 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 120,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 49,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 37,258 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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GN51 JPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GN51 JPO, 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 JPO registered?

GN51 JPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is GN51 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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