2001 Saab 9-3 2.2L Diesel · Y571 BSF
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 106,090 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y571 BSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 106,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y571 BSF 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 (Y571 BSF) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
Y571 BSF Mileage History
- 31/10/202396,855 mi
- 31/10/202396,855 mi
- 24/10/2024102,892 mi+6,037 mi
- 19/03/2026106,078 mi+3,186 mi
- 27/03/2026106,090 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,841 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: Average
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