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GX51 OCK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,536 mi
Last recorded135,536 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 135,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,423 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 127,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect WATER INGRESS (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 119,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,626 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,626 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 93,290 miles

front pads low

nsr indicator faded rear exaust clamp loose os track rod end cover poor

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,614 miles

N/S/F VERY CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT,PLEASE REPLACE TYRE SOON////// O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,165 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
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GX51 OCK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OCK, 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 OCK registered?

GX51 OCK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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