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HX51 HCL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 165,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 148,521 miles

front brake discs badly worn

n/s windscreen wash poor

rear brake discs rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2009 128,828 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

hand brake leaver has long travel

Fail 10 Jan 2009 128,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

hand brake leaver has long travel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 110,214 miles

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres appear under inflated

Fail 8 Jan 2008 110,214 miles

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

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)

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres appear under inflated

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,323 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,097 miles

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

Some pitting and corrosion to N/S/R brake disc

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 HCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

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

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