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HX51 RSY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,844 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,844 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,423 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriating(joint)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,967 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,762 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,681 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 RSY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel 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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

HX51 RSY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HX51 RSY safe to buy?

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