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HX51 GZZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,543 miles

Central Rear Upper not working

Nearside Front tyre repaired on wall

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)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Rear tyres cracking

eml light on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear brake light

EML light on dash

INFO DISPL light on dash

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,465 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 65,499 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

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

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,499 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,092 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,953 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 58,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,249 miles

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

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,249 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 27 May 2009 51,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,066 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,066 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,407 miles

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

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

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 GZZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

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

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