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HF51 ODM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,262 mi
Last recorded151,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 151,262 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate and upper heatshield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2020 151,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate and upper heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,209 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 142,189 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective breather behind rocker cover broken (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake poor

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

e.m.l. light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 137,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,568 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre valves slightly perrished

corrosion in all brake ferrules

corrosion in exhaust system

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r brakes binding very slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,369 miles

bulkhead starting to flex near steering rack mounting,unable to examine for cracks or corrosion due to sound proofing fitted

exhaust blow from flexi joint

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 10 Jan 2014 121,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bulkhead starting to flex near steering rack mounting,unable to examine for cracks or corrosion due to sound proofing fitted

exhaust blow from flexi joint

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,016 miles

rear silencer getting weak

nearside front tyre at 2.0mm on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread)

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe flex

Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks [bad]

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer clamp rusted through,now in 2 parts

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,520 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,351 miles

front brake pads look low

high level stop lamp not working,maybe a dummy lamp

rear brake pipe not secure in support clip above rear axle

steps worn on front brake disc,s

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,235 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)

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 ODM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODM, 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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HF51 ODM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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