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HY51 BZG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,451 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,832 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,477 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 43,905 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 37,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 37,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,609 miles

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)

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 BZG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 BZG registered?

HY51 BZG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is HY51 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 BZG shows 15 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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