2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · C8 GOV
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 98,645 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 GOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 98,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 GOV 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 (C8 GOV) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
C8 GOV Mileage History
- 11/08/202298,416 mi
- 10/08/202398,525 mi+109 mi
- 05/08/202498,567 mi+42 mi
- 08/08/202598,611 mi+44 mi
- 03/08/202698,645 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 58 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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