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HX51 GZV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,838 mi
Last recorded155,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 155,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 149,288 miles

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault present

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 141,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 141,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

you have a oil leak on eng

Pass 3 Sep 2010 131,934 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 131,932 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 123,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 111,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,239 miles

small buldge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 GZV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX51 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

HX51 GZV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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