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M70 GEC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,085 mi
Last recorded82,085 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 GEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,085 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,732 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,606 miles

Rear tyres feathering on inside tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,324 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,129 miles

slight buckle to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,973 miles

both front tyres on edges on limit

Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,968 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres on edges on limit

rear discs poor

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,843 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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M70 GEC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 M70 GEC, 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 M70 GEC registered?

M70 GEC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is M70 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 GEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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