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GX51 NUY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,371 mi
Last recorded163,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 163,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 163,371 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 148,405 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 148,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 140,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 140,650 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 131,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 131,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 113,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 113,346 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2006 81,711 miles

Baffels loose in rear exhaust box and clamp between the rear and centre exhaust boxes very rusty. Slight condinsation in N/S/F fog light unit. Slight damage to front under panels.

Front wiper blades noisey in operation. Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm. Rear spoiler loose on O/S corner. Rear bumper hanging out slightly on O/S corner.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 81,711 miles

Baffels loose in rear exhaust box and clamp between the rear and centre exhaust boxes very rusty. Slight condinsation in N/S/F fog light unit. Slight damage to front under panels.

Front wiper blades noisey in operation. Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm. Rear spoiler loose on O/S corner. Rear bumper hanging out slightly on O/S corner.

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 NUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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