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HX51 RTO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,996 mi
Last recorded117,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,376 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,255 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX51 RTO?

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What year was HX51 RTO registered?

HX51 RTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HX51 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 RTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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