No, Y196 EAL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for Y196 EAL?

The MOT for Y196 EAL is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 January 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of Y196 EAL?

The recorded mileage for Y196 EAL is 89,815 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y196 EAL ULEZ compliant?

No, Y196 EAL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · Y196 EAL

Y196 EAL

2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 89,815 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
MOT Status: Valid until 15/01/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 89,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/01/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 89,815 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2001
Engine: 1985cc

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Y196 EAL Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2016
89,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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Y196 EAL Mileage History

20/11/200653,634 mi
22/11/200758,134 mi+4,500 mi
13/11/200863,620 mi+5,486 mi
21/11/200968,590 mi+4,970 mi
21/11/200968,590 mi
17/11/201071,803 mi+3,213 mi
17/11/201071,803 mi
19/08/201173,139 mi+1,336 mi
20/08/201173,139 mi
11/06/201379,680 mi+6,541 mi
11/06/201379,682 mi+2 mi
27/10/201484,679 mi+4,997 mi
16/01/201689,815 mi+5,136 mi
16/01/201689,815 mi

Average of roughly 3,952 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Y196 EAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 15:35

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (Y196 EAL) between November 2006 and January 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 16 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)”.

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