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HF51 LXX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,907 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 94,907 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 75,105 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 75,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 51,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,372 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,553 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,775 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,011 miles

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,592 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bad oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,949 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,300 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,285 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,243 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 LXX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

HF51 LXX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is HF51 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LXX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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