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X945 HHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 HHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,641 miles

Slight blow on exhaust at front making lambda readings a little high.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded and peeling on top part

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,606 miles

EML on but vehicle built before said date to fail

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also back box corroded and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 68,952 miles

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

Engine coolant low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,297 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on edges

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,832 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on edges

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,575 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,575 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,004 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,694 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,491 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,899 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,597 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,720 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust tailbox clamp rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2008 38,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust tailbox clamp rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2006 32,673 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres scrubbed on outer edges offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,979 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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X945 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X945 HHE, 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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X945 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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