CarVerify

Free Car Check

X997 EAV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationX997 EAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
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

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,077 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,380 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Stone chip in offside front headlamp.

Uneven wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Valve train noise.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,310 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

X997 EAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X997 EAV, 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 X997 EAV?

You can check the full history of X997 EAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X997 EAV registered?

X997 EAV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X997 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 EAV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X997 EAV 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 X997 EAV. 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.