2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RX51 WRU
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 96,603 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX51 WRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 96,603 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.
RX51 WRU 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 (RX51 WRU) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX51 WRU Mileage History
- 27/10/202191,475 mi
- 27/10/202191,475 mi
- 07/10/202296,603 mi+5,128 mi
Average of roughly 5,432 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: Below Average
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