2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · W825 DOE
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2000. Recorded mileage 88,806 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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W825 DOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 88,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W825 DOE 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 (W825 DOE) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W825 DOE Mileage History
- 31/08/202283,062 mi
- 08/09/202384,775 mi+1,713 mi
- 12/09/202384,777 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/202487,198 mi+2,421 mi
- 17/10/202588,806 mi+1,608 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 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: Below Average
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