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OV51 GEJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 90,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,910 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 May 2018 78,432 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,469 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 72,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 62,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2012 60,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 55,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,142 miles

brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,917 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriating

Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front & rear brake discs deteriating

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,739 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV51 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

OV51 GEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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