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HX51 GZE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,450 mi
Last recorded83,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,450 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 83,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bootlid difficult to open

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 79,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexiable pipe (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,989 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

oil was on min

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,431 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split through tread

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,170 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2005 5,080 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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HX51 GZE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HX51 GZE, 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 HX51 GZE registered?

HX51 GZE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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