2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · FX51 BHZ
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 159,665 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX51 BHZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 159,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX51 BHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (FX51 BHZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
FX51 BHZ Mileage History
- 10/09/2022157,344 mi
- 18/09/2023158,366 mi+1,022 mi
- 16/09/2024159,665 mi+1,299 mi
Average of roughly 1,150 miles per year across 3 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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