2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W273 CFV
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 73,062 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W273 CFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 73,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W273 CFV 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 (W273 CFV) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged [reluctor ring] (1.6 (c))”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head split (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
W273 CFV Mileage History
- 14/08/202363,727 mi
- 05/08/202468,630 mi+4,903 mi
- 15/10/202468,886 mi+256 mi
- 25/09/202571,284 mi+2,398 mi
- 06/10/202673,062 mi+1,778 mi
Average of roughly 2,968 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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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
The all-in-one ignition module fails due to heat and internal component aging.
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