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HY51 BXL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 153,512 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 153,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,270 miles

EML ON

Engine cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 148,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML ON

Engine cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 146,924 miles

Child Seat Fitted

EML On

Engine Protewction Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscren Chipped

Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 145,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,790 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 133,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,315 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,213 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 127,213 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,812 miles

Drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 97,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,668 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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HY51 BXL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

HY51 BXL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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