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X971 HJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,052 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,543 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulb head offside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,700 miles

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,818 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,717 miles

Fuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre + rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2015 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced mask (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced mask (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to excess (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre + rear exhaust boxes corroded

engine light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,019 miles

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,994 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,996 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,284 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,673 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,020 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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X971 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X971 HJM, 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 X971 HJM registered?

X971 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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