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GX51 NTY

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in boot

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 108,976 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,545 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,312 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,277 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,251 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 46,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,301 miles

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

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

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 NTY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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