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679 MW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 MW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 36,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,154 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 27,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,703 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

side wall off tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,407 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on the sidewall(cords not exposed)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,579 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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679 MW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 679 MW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 679 MW registered?

679 MW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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