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GX51 NTU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 135,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,543 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,237 miles

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 ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 125,232 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,803 miles

Light on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 117,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,044 miles

m,i,l, is activated

welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2014 111,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,099 miles

No steering lock mechanism fitted (checked with Eden Saab main agent they confirmed not fitted to this model)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,099 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,061 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,779 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,595 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,443 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 49,474 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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GX51 NTU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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