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HF51 XGM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,053 mi
Last recorded139,053 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 139,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

battery insecure

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 6 Feb 2013 139,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 brake discs corroded

battery insecure

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 19 Dec 2011 130,599 miles

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Dec 2011 130,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 120,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 120,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 110,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 110,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 104,899 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 101,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 78,779 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HF51 XGM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

HF51 XGM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HF51 XGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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