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GN51 JUC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,877 mi
Last recorded183,877 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 183,877 miles

corrosion:- front to rear metal brake pipes, rear wheelarches

handbrake travel high, offside handbrake

nail nearside rear tyre & pressure low

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 183,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion:- front to rear metal brake pipes, rear wheelarches

handbrake travel high, offside handbrake

nail nearside rear tyre & pressure low

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 182,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 182,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 176,240 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)

Oil leak

emil light is on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 164,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 164,749 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 160,816 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 155,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 155,124 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 149,631 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 149,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 137,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 120,184 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 114,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 110,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,913 miles

Damage to windscreen close to A zone.

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 JUC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

GN51 JUC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GN51 JUC safe to buy?

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