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HF51 GKZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,523 mi
Last recorded134,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,523 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 134,523 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,442 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 132,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 129,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 129,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 124,264 miles

Brake performance not tested run out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested run out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,333 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 155,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 110,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,172 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,274 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,619 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HF51 GKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HF51 GKZ, 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 HF51 GKZ registered?

HF51 GKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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