2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · TB51 CAR
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 95,715 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TB51 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 95,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TB51 CAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (TB51 CAR) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
TB51 CAR Mileage History
- 30/08/202377,909 mi
- 30/08/202377,911 mi+2 mi
- 08/01/202591,186 mi+13,275 mi
- 04/02/202695,715 mi+4,529 mi
- 06/02/202695,715 mi
Average of roughly 7,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
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