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OV51 GBF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,918 mi
Last recorded140,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 140,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,312 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 100,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 100,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,287 miles

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

n s f wheel arch spat broken

o s f fog light broken

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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OV51 GBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV51 GBF, 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 OV51 GBF registered?

OV51 GBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is OV51 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 GBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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