2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · X492 BAE
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 181,611 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X492 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 181,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X492 BAE 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 (X492 BAE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
X492 BAE Mileage History
- 26/09/2022172,495 mi
- 21/09/2023174,123 mi+1,628 mi
- 26/09/2024178,732 mi+4,609 mi
- 23/10/2024178,737 mi+5 mi
- 27/10/2025181,611 mi+2,874 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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