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GN51 PKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,964 mi
Last recorded187,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 187,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 186,825 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 181,707 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

Offside door mirror assembly damaged.

Offside front lower suspension arm big bush deteriorating.

Wiper blades are deteriorating.

Fail 20 May 2015 181,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

Offside door mirror assembly damaged.

Offside front lower suspension arm big bush deteriorating.

Wiper blades are deteriorating.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 174,978 miles

'EML' fault warning lamp is illuminated.

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

Hand brake cables are in a poor contion.

Offisde door mirror body damaged.

parking brake efficiency low

rear exhaust joint clamp is missing.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 174,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

'EML' fault warning lamp is illuminated.

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

Hand brake cables are in a poor contion.

Offisde door mirror body damaged.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust joint clamp is missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,994 miles

EML Light is on

the o/s door mirror cover is missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 165,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML Light is on

the o/s door mirror cover is missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen wipers are begining to smear

unable to test the front n/s seat belt due to a child seat being installed

Pass 15 Sep 2010 142,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 140,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 140,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 139,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 136,187 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 134,059 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GN51 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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