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OV51 GDK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 95,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cracking in the tread and nail in tyre

Nearside Rear cracking in tread of tyre

Offside Front cracking in tread of tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,396 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cracking in the tread and nail in tyre

Nearside Rear cracking in tread of tyre

Offside Front cracking in tread of tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,660 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 93,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,973 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,920 miles

rear exhaust deteriated/minor leak.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm centre bushes have slight play

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,643 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

N/S front alloy bent

Advise steering track check

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,643 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise steering track check

Exhaust heat sheild loose

N/S front alloy bent

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,775 miles

N/S front wheel rim slight bend

N/S rear ferrule brake pipe end corroded

N/S rear tyre chopping on inside edge

N/S rear wheel rim slight bend

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,345 miles

N/S front alloy wheel slight bend inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 GDK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDK, 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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OV51 GDK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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