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GLZ 5503

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 5503
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2026 48,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 38,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 37,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,951 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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GLZ 5503 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GLZ 5503, 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 GLZ 5503 registered?

GLZ 5503 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2000.

Is GLZ 5503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 5503 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GLZ 5503 have outstanding finance?

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