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X918 LLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 LLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 153,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 153,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SURFACE CORRSION ON MANY MECH, COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 144,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 114,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 114,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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X918 LLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X918 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 X918 LLX registered?

X918 LLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X918 LLX safe to buy?

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