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HY51 AAV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 AAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 89,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 89,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 77,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hose ferals heavily corroded

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

exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

fuel tank filler hoses securing clamps heavily corroded

os/f suspension leg heavily corroded at base of spring

Pass 2 May 2014 66,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

blow from exhaust front pipe

both front suspension strutts corroded

rear discs heavily corroded & Pads worn low

rear exhaust clamp to silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 63,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf suspension leg corroded

rear silencer clamp corroded

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 14 May 2013 63,150 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf suspension leg corroded

rear silencer clamp corroded

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 17 May 2012 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on with engine running

exhaust middlepipe has slight blow

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,164 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,051 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear and offside font wheel caps missing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear and offside font wheel caps missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor play in steering wheel height adjuster

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,918 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor play in steering wheel height adjuster

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside drive shaft has lost grease at some time

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY51 AAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY51 AAV, 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 HY51 AAV registered?

HY51 AAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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