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GN51 PNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,161 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamps slightly different colours

steering rack has slight movement at mountings

Fail 30 Jul 2013 124,292 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

headlamps slightly different colours

steering rack has slight movement at mountings

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,911 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth worn low on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 104,351 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 104,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,682 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,452 miles

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

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 PNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

GN51 PNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GN51 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 PNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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