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DK51 HXV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,779 mi
Last recorded187,779 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 187,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers over sills not allowing full inpection

Fail 24 Oct 2015 187,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor too sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top bearing loose (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers over sills not allowing full inpection

Pass 28 Nov 2014 180,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 171,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 167,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 154,976 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 154,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 144,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 132,640 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyrea unevenly worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 120,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,380 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 67,698 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 HXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK51 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

DK51 HXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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