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X52 HEE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,030 mi
Last recorded187,030 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 HEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 187,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear arches corroded.

Wheel arch protection fitted. Under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 178,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 178,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 167,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 153,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 140,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,800 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 128,800 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 101,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,697 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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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X52 HEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X52 HEE, 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 X52 HEE registered?

X52 HEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X52 HEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X52 HEE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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