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HX51 RSZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,145 mi
Last recorded223,145 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 223,145 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front floors corroded

plastic sills fitted

rear ex box in poor conditon

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,431 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2012 104,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,735 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs poor condition

near side front tyre cut but not to cords

plastic sills

Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs poor condition

near side front tyre cut but not to cords

plastic sills

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,643 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HX51 RSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

HX51 RSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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