2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · A2 VCR
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 28,917 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A2 VCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 28,917 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.
A2 VCR 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 (A2 VCR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A2 VCR Mileage History
- 07/10/202228,714 mi
- 18/10/202328,748 mi+34 mi
- 24/10/202328,748 mi
- 18/10/202428,771 mi+23 mi
- 21/10/202528,917 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 5 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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