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GGC 5T

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 5T
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,480 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal In various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,487 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) both side

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,132 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 72,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,604 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,051 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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GGC 5T is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GGC 5T, 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 GGC 5T registered?

GGC 5T is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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