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HX51 GZM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,555 mi
Last recorded203,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 203,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 189,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 183,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 172,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 160,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 158,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 131,446 miles

front number plate broken

Fail 29 Oct 2008 131,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate broken

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 110,266 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 GZM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

HX51 GZM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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