2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RX51 JBV
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 94,356 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX51 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 94,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX51 JBV 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 (RX51 JBV) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RX51 JBV Mileage History
- 11/10/202278,714 mi
- 02/11/202378,727 mi+13 mi
- 15/05/202478,932 mi+205 mi
- 08/05/202591,106 mi+12,174 mi
- 10/04/202694,356 mi+3,250 mi
Average of roughly 4,473 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: Good
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
The all-in-one ignition module fails due to heat and internal component aging.
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