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HY51 BXX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,725 mi
Last recorded295,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 295,725 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 280,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 269,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 260,061 miles

nearside front windscreem has a crack outside the swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2009 232,518 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 217,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 217,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 190,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 162,157 miles

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

Nearside headlamp cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2006 163,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside headlamp cracked

Oil leak

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 BXX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

HY51 BXX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HY51 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 BXX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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