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GX51 OEC

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,798 mi
Last recorded182,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 182,798 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 182,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 171,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 171,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 158,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 142,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,106 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 OEC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

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

Is GX51 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 OEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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