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RX51 JHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 114,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 113,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,182 miles

Exhaust back box flange corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,088 miles

signs off brake been hot on o/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,811 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 106,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 103,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slight wear on inside edge, recommend tracking check

o/s/r tyre slightly displaced

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 97,150 miles

o/s/r tyre advanced wear

rear brake discs advanced wear and slight inbalance on brake application in breake tester

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,959 miles

offside rear outer lamp unit cracked

rear number plate showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

One of the jubilee clips retaing the fuel filler hose to the tank is excessivly rusted.

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

Pass 29 May 2008 69,609 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RX51 JHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RX51 JHA, 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 RX51 JHA registered?

RX51 JHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is RX51 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JHA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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