MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both sides front brake disc slightly scored
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both sides front brake disc slightly scored
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
LONG TRAVLE ON HAND BRAKE LEVER
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
SLIGHT BIND TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE
UNDER BODY SHIELDS INCURE
UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR
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)
CHIP TO SCREEN
O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CHIP TO SCREEN
O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s drive shaft - gear box play
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV51 GBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?
OV51 GBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2001.
Is OV51 GBX safe to buy?
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