2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W347 GWL
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 52,980 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W347 GWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2025
- 52,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W347 GWL 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 (W347 GWL) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
W347 GWL Mileage History
- 23/08/202251,698 mi
- 14/08/202352,239 mi+541 mi
- 24/10/202452,883 mi+644 mi
- 24/10/202452,883 mi
- 17/10/202552,980 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 407 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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