2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W574 BAN
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 123,633 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W574 BAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 123,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W574 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-3 (W574 BAN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
W574 BAN Mileage History
- 25/10/2022103,042 mi
- 24/10/2023113,604 mi+10,562 mi
- 17/10/2024118,598 mi+4,994 mi
- 23/10/2025123,633 mi+5,035 mi
Average of roughly 6,873 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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