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X859 LRT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,802 mi
Last recorded153,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 LRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 153,802 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear wheel arche(s) corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 153,022 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,874 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 152,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box 2 rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 148,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 144,228 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 142,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 138,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,179 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,296 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 118,397 miles

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)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 105,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 90,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 83,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,678 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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X859 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X859 LRT, 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 X859 LRT registered?

X859 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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