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GX51 GXR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,178 mi
Last recorded157,178 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 157,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapened (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,835 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and inner sills / arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of them (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 140,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Leaking (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and inner sills / arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of them (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbing their inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,880 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 116,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 110,450 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,537 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 101,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,745 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,404 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,404 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,938 miles

nearside and offside front struts corroded

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX51 GXR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX51 GXR, 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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GX51 GXR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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