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D1 GSX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,732 mi
Last recorded72,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,732 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded at spring base plate

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,954 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,272 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 69,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 69,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,770 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,161 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,238 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,866 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,517 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 467,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,271 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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D1 GSX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D1 GSX, 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 D1 GSX registered?

D1 GSX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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