2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · Y513 DGK
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2001. Recorded mileage 37,799 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y513 DGK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2025
- 37,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y513 DGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (Y513 DGK) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Y513 DGK Mileage History
- 29/08/202286,878 mi
- 10/08/202337,743 mi-49,135 mi
- 11/08/202337,752 mi+9 mi
- 30/01/202537,799 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly -20,253 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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