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HX51 HBZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,232 miles

exhaust clamp slightly corroded on the joint between the center and back box

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,206 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,818 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,399 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 HBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

HX51 HBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is HX51 HBZ safe to buy?

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