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X952 HHE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 HHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear inner arch area corroded

offside front inner wing/inner arch area corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 149,641 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck hose clip (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear inner arch area corroded

offside front inner wing/inner arch area corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 149,464 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 142,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 138,244 miles

slight binding on offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front discs slightly correded

nearside disc correded and performance down on foot brake

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,244 miles

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

front discs slightly correded

nearside disc correded and performance down on foot brake

slight binding on offside rear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,007 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 135,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 125,929 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,303 miles

nearside front suspension strut getting rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2008 107,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front strut casings getting very rusty

nearside rear brake hose metal end getting very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,480 miles

Near side rear tyre worn to near legal limit and †has some distortion †

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X952 HHE 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X952 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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What year was X952 HHE registered?

X952 HHE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X952 HHE safe to buy?

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