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OV51 GBU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,750 mi
Last recorded130,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 130,750 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)

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)

Slight damage to nearside front indicator but still correct colour and working

Pass 12 Aug 2010 125,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 124,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,624 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 105,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 96,784 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 81,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 64,423 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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OV51 GBU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV51 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

OV51 GBU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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