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DK51 HXG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,763 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe detached from silencer (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipe clip loose . but pipe secure and not leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipe clip loose . but pipe secure and not leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,836 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,729 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,840 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,924 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,783 miles

both front tyres are low on tread and will need replacing in the near future.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are low on tread and will need replacing in the near future.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,168 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 HXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK51 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

DK51 HXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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