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HF51 GZX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,199 mi
Last recorded125,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 125,199 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 120,287 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipe to offside front flexy hose starting to rust

eml light on

nearside headlamp glass cracked & water ingress (but pattern okay)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,660 miles

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

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

brake pipe across bulkhead starting to rust

eml light on

nearside headlamp lens cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,505 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 107,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,360 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flex

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked and condensation

noise from power steering rack low oil?

Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,360 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked and condensation

nearside rear brake disc slightly rusted

noise from power steering rack low oil?

offside rear brake pad 80% remaining nearside rear 5% remaining suspect caliper fault

slight exhaust blow from front flex

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,002 miles

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust silencer to centre section clamp rusted and broken.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,002 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust silencer to centre section clamp rusted and broken.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,211 miles

n/s headlamp cracked and damp inside

oil misting on rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 68,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre at 3.0mm

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,477 miles

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

front brake pads getting low and front discs 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HF51 GZX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

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