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HX51 HBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,337 mi
Last recorded78,337 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lightly pitted (not been used) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy / rear box poor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,691 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,479 miles

Rear rear exhaust box poor

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,270 miles

Front both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,059 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven tread

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight exhaust blow on rear box

Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,076 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres tread uneven

n/s/r tyre sidewall sligtly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres tread uneven

n/s/r tyre sidewall sligtly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,648 miles

rear exhaust clamp poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,966 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,966 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low at 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,504 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,393 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,037 miles

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

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

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 HBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

HX51 HBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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