2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W118 DUB
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 133,553 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W118 DUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 133,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W118 DUB 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 2000 Saab 9-3 (W118 DUB) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W118 DUB Mileage History
- 16/02/2024122,288 mi
- 20/03/2025130,003 mi+7,715 mi
- 25/03/2025130,012 mi+9 mi
- 25/03/2025130,012 mi
- 23/02/2026133,553 mi+3,541 mi
Average of roughly 5,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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