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V3 GGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,767 mi
Last recorded42,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and has deep age cracks not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has silght uneven tread pattern and deep age cracks not showing cords

offside rear tyre has deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,607 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,821 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front nunber plate dilaminated

rear number plate dilaminated

Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,451 miles

both front & rear number plates starting to seperate/ deteriorate

Fail 8 Dec 2007 20,440 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front & rear number plates starting to seperate/ deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,833 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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V3 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V3 GGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 GGN registered?

V3 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is V3 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 GGN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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