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X341 HJV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX341 HJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,494 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,452 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR SILENCER CLAMP CORRODED, EXHAUST STILL SECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,389 miles

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust clamp corroded and broken

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 118,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust clamp corroded and broken

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 115,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,664 miles

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

both front road wheels slightly buckled

brake discs slightly warn alround

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 105,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,302 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 98,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,644 miles

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

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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X341 HJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X341 HJV, 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 X341 HJV registered?

X341 HJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X341 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X341 HJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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