MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front head lamp aim slightly low, but within the requirements.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Head lamp aim slightly low, but is within requirements.
Offside Front Tyre is on 2mm indicator warning bar.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has been damaged on kerb strip, but is within the requirements.
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Axle is corroded, but still meets requirements. (6.1.A.1)
EML Light on
Mid and Rear exhaust box has been welded
Nearside Outer sill cover fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer sill cover fitted
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure No tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread patton (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
EML Light on
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside outer sill covers fitted
Oil leak ()
Light on
Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure Breather hose clip (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end loose Loose in thread (2.2.B.1d)
Light on
m,i,l, is activated
welded repairs to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
m,i,l, is activated
No steering lock mechanism fitted (checked with Eden Saab main agent they confirmed not fitted to this model)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
No steering lock mechanism fitted (checked with Eden Saab main agent they confirmed not fitted to this model)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
nearside rear tyre feathered inner edge
offside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
nearside rear tyre feathered inner edge
offside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GX51 NTU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NTU, 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 NTU registered?
GX51 NTU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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