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GN51 JTY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,811 mi
Last recorded116,811 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,811 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres have a cut on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2017 110,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken and covered in tape (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 110,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken and covered in tape (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,514 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 94,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,958 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,086 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,850 miles

both front tyres near wear bars

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 JTY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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