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HF51 HBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 111,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,115 miles

Front tyres tread low on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded+slight blow

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,115 miles

Front tyres tread low on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded+slight blow

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Note: Engine has an oil leak.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside hand brake low effect

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,153 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 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

HF51 HBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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