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HX51 HAU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,645 mi
Last recorded153,645 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,645 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 25 Nov 2013 153,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 148,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,042 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 140,042 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 126,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,767 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 126,695 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE - BLOW FROM REAR CAT FLANGE

ADVISE - LOW READING FROM O/S/R BRAKE

ADVISE - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN

ADVISE - RADIATOR BEEN LEAKING

ADVISE - REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED AND FITTING KIT BROKEN

ADVISE - REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,781 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2009 109,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,416 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,582 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

slight leak on exhaust front joint

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HX51 HAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 HAU registered?

HX51 HAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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