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HY51 ADO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,122 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 108,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 108,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,696 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre flexi exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,880 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,656 miles

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

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

sidewalls perished both rear tyres.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,042 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,423 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,759 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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HY51 ADO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADO, 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 ADO registered?

HY51 ADO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is HY51 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 ADO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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