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DX51 JHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,508 mi
Last recorded232,508 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 232,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 213,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 193,765 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on tread 205/50/16W

Fail 7 Oct 2015 193,581 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre cut on tread 205/50/16W

Pass 20 Oct 2014 176,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 158,118 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 158,049 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 143,891 miles

Both front and rear tyre valves slightly perished

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Gearbox oil are weeping

N/S/F outer wheel rim slightly bent

N/S/R brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

N/S/R brake pipe (to hose) slightly corroded

O/S/F fog light lens cracked

O/S/R brake hose ferrule bit of rusty

Some parts of rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,189 miles

Unfused live wire running around body parts

Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,892 miles

centre exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,379 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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DX51 JHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX51 JHA, 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

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What year was DX51 JHA registered?

DX51 JHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DX51 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 JHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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