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X917 LLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,579 mi
Last recorded67,579 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 LLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,579 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,681 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,599 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 49,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 21,334 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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X917 LLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X917 LLX, 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

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What year was X917 LLX registered?

X917 LLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X917 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 LLX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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