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HY51 BXJ

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,475 mi
Last recorded155,475 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 148,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 147,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 139,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 139,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,175 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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HY51 BXJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 BXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 BXJ registered?

HY51 BXJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is HY51 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 BXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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