2001 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · YN51 BBU
2001 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 111,177 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 BBU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2011
- 111,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-3 (YN51 BBU) between September 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2011 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
YN51 BBU Mileage History
- 11/09/200650,529 mi
- 11/09/200761,611 mi+11,082 mi
- 04/09/200874,007 mi+12,396 mi
- 08/09/200987,316 mi+13,309 mi
- 09/09/200987,322 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/201099,628 mi+12,306 mi
- 19/08/2011111,177 mi+11,549 mi
Average of roughly 12,285 miles per year across 7 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: Below Average
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