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GX51 NTO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,517 mi
Last recorded165,517 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 165,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 165,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 145,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 145,250 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,491 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre bracket not attached to exhaust and heat shield broken

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,491 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust centre bracket not attached to exhaust and heat shield broken

Fail 31 Aug 2012 127,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 127,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,974 miles

central welded bracket on exhaust system broken but system still secure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,910 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,933 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,744 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside inner driveshaft gaiter leeking

Pass 23 Sep 2006 78,119 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside inner driveshaft gaiter leeking

Pass 24 Sep 2005 62,107 miles

Front pads and discs worn thin.

Leak from off side front inner driveshaft boot.

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 NTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 NTO, 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 NTO registered?

GX51 NTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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