2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W72 BAN
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 106,327 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W72 BAN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 106,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W72 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-3 (W72 BAN) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
W72 BAN Mileage History
- 01/09/2022106,327 mi
- 02/09/2022106,327 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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