2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · X718 AWG
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 61,997 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X718 AWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 61,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X718 AWG 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 (X718 AWG) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
X718 AWG Mileage History
- 13/06/202253,226 mi
- 09/06/202353,689 mi+463 mi
- 30/05/202457,120 mi+3,431 mi
- 31/07/202561,541 mi+4,421 mi
- 29/07/202661,997 mi+456 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 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: Good
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