MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake ferrule badly corroded
offside breather pipe incomplete
rear section of heat shield loose
side skirts fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
corrosion in strut tubes
corrosion in strut tubes
corrosion on offside front strut tube
damage on nearside front wheel inner rim
nearside front tyre worn low
offside rear brake flex ferrule near corrosion limit
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
corrosion on offside front strut tube
damage on nearside front wheel inner rim
nearside front tyre worn low
offside rear brake flex ferrule near corrosion limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge
both front brakes juddering close to limit
nearside rear tyre near limit on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front brakes juddering close to limit
nearside rear tyre near limit on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
water in offside rear light lens
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 GFE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?
OV51 GFE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2001.
Is OV51 GFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV51 GFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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