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HF51 GLJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,757 mi
Last recorded123,757 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,757 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded in centre of front to rear pipe, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,582 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,582 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,563 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,582 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,819 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,183 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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HF51 GLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GLJ, 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

How do I check the history of HF51 GLJ?

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What year was HF51 GLJ registered?

HF51 GLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HF51 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 GLJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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