2001 Saab 9-3 2.3L Petrol · L33 MCU
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 113,875 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2290cc
L33 MCU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 113,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L33 MCU Mileage History
- 16/06/200639,364 mi
- 29/03/200743,608 mi+4,244 mi
- 03/09/200848,630 mi+5,022 mi
- 05/09/200848,630 mi
- 03/09/200970,743 mi+22,113 mi
- 10/12/201073,852 mi+3,109 mi
- 05/12/201178,720 mi+4,868 mi
- 26/11/201281,839 mi+3,119 mi
- 18/11/201383,117 mi+1,278 mi
- 19/11/201484,668 mi+1,551 mi
- 26/11/201484,669 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/201586,783 mi+2,114 mi
- 02/12/201688,208 mi+1,425 mi
- 23/11/201790,349 mi+2,141 mi
- 30/11/201790,435 mi+86 mi
- 27/11/201891,149 mi+714 mi
- 29/11/201993,562 mi+2,413 mi
- 30/03/202194,268 mi+706 mi
- 31/03/202295,839 mi+1,571 mi
- 04/04/202295,845 mi+6 mi
- 03/04/202397,288 mi+1,443 mi
- 27/03/2024103,370 mi+6,082 mi
- 02/04/2025110,602 mi+7,232 mi
- 07/04/2026113,875 mi+3,273 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
L33 MCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (L33 MCU) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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