The road tax status for Y497 ABA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for Y497 ABA?

The MOT for Y497 ABA is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of Y497 ABA?

The recorded mileage for Y497 ABA is 148,572 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y497 ABA ULEZ compliant?

No, Y497 ABA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · Y497 ABA

Y497 ABA

2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2001. Recorded mileage 148,572 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 148,572 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 148,572 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1985cc

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Y497 ABA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
148,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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Y497 ABA Mileage History

01/02/2023145,863 mi
16/02/2024146,745 mi+882 mi
14/02/2025147,868 mi+1,123 mi
17/03/2025147,900 mi+32 mi
03/06/2026148,572 mi+672 mi

Average of roughly 812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y497 ABA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 14:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (Y497 ABA) between February 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.

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