CarVerify

Free Car Check

X917 CKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 CKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,553 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 100,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack on front number plate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack on front number plate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 82,932 miles

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

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

crack on front number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,850 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,348 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 59,607 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X917 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X917 CKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X917 CKG?

You can check the full history of X917 CKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X917 CKG registered?

X917 CKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X917 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 CKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X917 CKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X917 CKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.