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HY51 PVF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 84,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,988 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,962 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,961 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel neck housing rubbing os rear wheel (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,142 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

both front struts rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,691 miles

Exhaust rear silencer week

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,873 miles

Exhaust rear silencer to intermediate pipe joint clamp very rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2005 8,692 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 PVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

HY51 PVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HY51 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 PVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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