2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · HX51 HBG
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 174,579 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX51 HBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 174,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX51 HBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (HX51 HBG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HX51 HBG Mileage History
- 23/09/2023150,673 mi
- 01/10/2024167,680 mi+17,007 mi
- 01/10/2024167,680 mi
- 29/09/2025174,579 mi+6,899 mi
- 30/09/2025174,579 mi
Average of roughly 11,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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