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DX51 JHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,684 mi
Last recorded175,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 175,684 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 164,773 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 164,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 157,812 miles

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 151,306 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 145,259 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 137,449 miles

mil light illuminated

play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,428 miles

All disc worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 120,428 miles

All disc worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,122 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,521 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,023 miles

O/S/F strut slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,749 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 JHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX51 JHE, 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 DX51 JHE registered?

DX51 JHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is DX51 JHE safe to buy?

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