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DE51 HTV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel trim (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure/clamp deteriorated (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at a join (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2015 81,965 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,415 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,351 miles

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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DE51 HTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DE51 HTV, 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 DE51 HTV registered?

DE51 HTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is DE51 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 HTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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