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HX51 HCK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,205 mi
Last recorded208,205 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 208,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 208,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 205,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 182,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 182,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,234 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 153,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 132,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 116,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 112,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 103,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,367 miles

both front tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2005 86,167 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 HCK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

HX51 HCK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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