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HS51 XWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,669 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine mil light on

Fail 18 Feb 2019 134,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine mil light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,776 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some imbalance rear brakes(o/s slow)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 115,377 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 115,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,336 miles

sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill panels

some corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 108,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill panels

some corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

m.i.l. lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,019 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,463 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,461 miles

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

nearside front tyre outerwall damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 34,945 miles

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

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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HS51 XWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HS51 XWA, 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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HS51 XWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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