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GX51 NTD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,165 mi
Last recorded183,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 183,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 183,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 167,067 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 167,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 152,785 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,941 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 114,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,997 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 65,997 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

offside front valance under trims broken

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,584 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

rear pads look low through n/sr wheel

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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GX51 NTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 GX51 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

GX51 NTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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