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OV51 GFE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,157 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion in strut tubes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,967 miles

corrosion in strut tubes

Pass 30 Nov 2010 131,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 131,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,909 miles

both front brakes juddering close to limit

nearside rear tyre near limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 115,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 108,256 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 GFE?

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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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