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GX51 GZP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,118 mi
Last recorded143,118 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,118 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is pulling away

Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 141,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 141,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 139,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 127,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv rear exhaust corroded

adv rear tyres worn on inner edges

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,887 miles

adv rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,388 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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GX51 GZP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX51 GZP, 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 GX51 GZP registered?

GX51 GZP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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