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HX51 HCJ

2001 Saab 9-3 Aero

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero98,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,671 miles

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules rusting

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 56,199 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 56,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F TYRE LOW PRESSURE ON ARRIVAL BUT NO SIGN OF PUNCTURE

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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HX51 HCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 98,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX51 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX51 HCJ registered?

HX51 HCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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