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DX51 JHH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,100 mi
Last recorded15,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 150,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 150,130 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 150,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large outer bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST. (1.8)

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

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear glass insecure. (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise offside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

advise rear silencer corroded .mounting bracket corroded away.

Pass 26 May 2016 140,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 140,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,443 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 131,162 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 126,556 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

rear exh box corroding

Fail 23 May 2013 126,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exh box corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,056 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 126,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 119,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 110,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,682 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected-child seat fitted

Wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Aug 2006 102,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected-child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades worn

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 JHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JHH, 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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DX51 JHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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