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GN51 PLF

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,925 miles

nearside front fog light broken and not working

Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,860 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front fog light broken and not working

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 63,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,822 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 PLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLF, 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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How do I check the history of GN51 PLF?

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What year was GN51 PLF registered?

GN51 PLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GN51 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 PLF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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