2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · X912 BWP
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 109,617 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X912 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 109,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X912 BWP 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 (X912 BWP) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
X912 BWP Mileage History
- 21/06/202297,682 mi
- 19/06/2023100,997 mi+3,315 mi
- 19/06/2024103,863 mi+2,866 mi
- 19/06/2025106,940 mi+3,077 mi
- 19/06/2026109,617 mi+2,677 mi
Average of roughly 2,988 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: Excellent
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