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GN51 PMO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s floor pan corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 137,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s floor pan corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 137,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tred (4.1.D.1b)

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

both headlights beam image weak

n/s/f floor corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 132,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 129,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,530 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished

park brake has excess travel

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,530 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

park brake has excess travel

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,919 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 PMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

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

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