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HF51 OEE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 78,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

under body dry and showing some corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2019 78,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

under body dry and showing some corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,908 miles

rear silemcer deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,843 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,843 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,034 miles

nsr and osr tyres wearing low and uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,001 miles

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

off side front wheel arch liner insecure

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front disc slightly scored but not excessive and both front discs slightly pitted on outer edges of discs but not excessive.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,174 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front disc slightly scored but not excessive and both front discs slightly pitted on outer edges of discs but not excessive.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,357 miles

Engine oil level high.

Milage on 13/11/2008 was 82504,now 57357,14/07 2009 ???.

Pass 22 May 2008 52,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 28,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

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

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