2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · V739 EHU
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 64,642 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2012.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V739 EHU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2010
- 64,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V739 EHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-3 (V739 EHU) between December 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
V739 EHU Mileage History
- 20/12/200537,662 mi
- 18/12/200643,325 mi+5,663 mi
- 19/12/200749,038 mi+5,713 mi
- 16/12/200854,137 mi+5,099 mi
- 18/12/200959,215 mi+5,078 mi
- 20/12/201064,642 mi+5,427 mi
Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 6 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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