2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · X966 BDV
2000 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 157,051 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X966 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 157,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X966 BDV 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 (X966 BDV) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: 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.
X966 BDV Mileage History
- 22/02/2023154,764 mi
- 22/02/2023154,764 mi
- 25/06/2024156,360 mi+1,596 mi
- 25/06/2024156,360 mi
- 24/04/2025157,051 mi+691 mi
Average of roughly 1,055 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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