Official DVLA Record

2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · EK51 ARO

EK51 ARO

2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 106,571 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2001 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/12/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (09/07/2018)
Recorded Mileage
106,571 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/12/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 09/07/2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1985cc

EK51 ARO Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2017
  • 106,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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EK51 ARO Mileage History

  1. 01/12/200545,323 mi
  2. 23/11/200652,494 mi+7,171 mi
  3. 31/12/200769,344 mi+16,850 mi
  4. 29/12/200866,526 mi-2,818 mi
  5. 16/12/200975,226 mi+8,700 mi
  6. 09/12/201083,020 mi+7,794 mi
  7. 16/12/201189,181 mi+6,161 mi
  8. 03/12/201293,153 mi+3,972 mi
  9. 20/12/201396,318 mi+3,165 mi
  10. 20/12/201396,318 mi
  11. 09/12/201498,157 mi+1,839 mi
  12. 16/12/2015102,022 mi+3,865 mi
  13. 08/12/2016105,105 mi+3,083 mi
  14. 05/12/2017106,571 mi+1,466 mi
  15. 05/12/2017106,571 mi

Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

EK51 ARO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 05:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (EK51 ARO) between December 2005 and December 2017.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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