2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · Y706 DGN
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2001. Recorded mileage 119,246 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y706 DGN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 119,246 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.
Y706 DGN 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 (Y706 DGN) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y706 DGN Mileage History
- 18/07/2022116,814 mi
- 14/07/2023118,192 mi+1,378 mi
- 27/03/2025119,243 mi+1,051 mi
- 28/03/2025119,246 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 903 miles per year across 4 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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