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HF51 HAA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 103,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor drainage hole (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,334 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,278 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,307 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 HAA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

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

Is HF51 HAA safe to buy?

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