2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · M31 JBE
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 76,773 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M31 JBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 76,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M31 JBE 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 (M31 JBE) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
M31 JBE Mileage History
- 18/05/202241,254 mi
- 19/05/202241,269 mi+15 mi
- 17/05/202355,614 mi+14,345 mi
- 20/05/202467,774 mi+12,160 mi
- 02/05/202576,773 mi+8,999 mi
Average of roughly 12,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
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