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HX51 HCH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,873 mi
Last recorded180,873 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 180,873 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm bushes have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loosely fitted is not going to fall out

o/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

sighs of possible tyre rubbing on fuel filler neck

Pass 2 Sep 2014 175,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 168,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 163,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 163,603 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 149,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 134,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 122,195 miles

surfaces rust on shockers

Fail 14 Aug 2009 122,195 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)

surfaces rust on shockers

Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,761 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 12 Oct 2006 78,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 66,602 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 HCH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

HX51 HCH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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