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GN51 JSY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel close to max

Fail 30 Nov 2018 132,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel close to max

Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable-poor condition/corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 130,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable-poor condition/corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 15 Nov 2014 120,531 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,784 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2011 104,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,059 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,786 miles

nearside front shock absorber outer casing slightly corroding

offside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2007 67,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 57,646 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 57,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,963 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 JSY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 GN51 JSY, 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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GN51 JSY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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