2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W356 OCD
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 128,178 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W356 OCD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2014
- 128,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W356 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-3 (W356 OCD) between February 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
W356 OCD Mileage History
- 11/02/200647,616 mi
- 24/02/200753,532 mi+5,916 mi
- 09/02/200862,489 mi+8,957 mi
- 14/02/200972,814 mi+10,325 mi
- 14/02/200972,814 mi
- 27/02/201081,547 mi+8,733 mi
- 26/03/201191,053 mi+9,506 mi
- 15/06/201295,859 mi+4,806 mi
- 27/06/201297,014 mi+1,155 mi
- 09/09/2013112,248 mi+15,234 mi
- 10/09/2013112,315 mi+67 mi
- 19/09/2014128,178 mi+15,863 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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