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GX51 NRV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,714 mi
Last recorded156,714 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 156,714 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 150,389 miles

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

engine light on

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2015 145,302 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2014 140,795 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2013 136,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 136,717 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 132,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 132,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 128,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 125,145 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 125,145 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 120,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 117,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 104,588 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 87,738 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 NRV 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 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 GX51 NRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 NRV registered?

GX51 NRV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GX51 NRV safe to buy?

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