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HF51 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,224 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 120,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,478 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)

o/s door glass slight damage to glass

Pass 26 Aug 2008 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,311 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 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNJ, 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

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What year was HF51 GNJ registered?

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

Is HF51 GNJ safe to buy?

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