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DK51 HXE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,106 mi
Last recorded100,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,064 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,798 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 57,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,981 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing but not affecting rear view

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,981 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing but not affecting rear view

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,349 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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DK51 HXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK51 HXE, 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 DK51 HXE registered?

DK51 HXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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