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HF51 GMX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,849 mi
Last recorded139,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,849 miles

covers on sills

Fail 22 Sep 2020 139,814 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers on sills

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 139,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Exhaust system in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,521 miles

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

covers on sills

exhaust deterioated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,228 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front shocks corroded

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,221 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle rotation wrong (4.1.A.2a)

Front shocks corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,981 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,083 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,230 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,418 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp is very corroded.

Rear brake pads are getting low,approx.4mm.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,026 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 GMX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 HF51 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

HF51 GMX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 GMX safe to buy?

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