DVLA verified

1999 SAAB 9-32.0L Petrol

DDZ 128

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1999 SAAB 9-3? It's a Petrol with a 1985cc engine showing 156,407 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/06/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1985cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a remarkably clean maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 June 2025 at 156,407 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2023, indicating that once the minor failure in June 2023 was rectified, the mechanical and structural condition has been maintained to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a significant ten-year data gap in the records between the October 2013 test and the June 2023 test, during which the car covered only two miles. Since 2023, the usage has become extremely minimal, covering just 568 miles over the last two years. This low mileage suggests the car has likely been used as a short-distance secondary vehicle or sat stationary for long periods, which can sometimes lead to the gradual degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite low mechanical wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Inspect for perished suspension bushes, split hoses, and degraded brake lines, as these fail over time regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the Saab, a close look at the structural sills, rear wheel arches, and floor pans is vital, as hidden corrosion often does not manifest until it becomes structurally significant. Check the brake system for seized calipers or rusted discs which are common issues on vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
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Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a remarkably clean maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 June 2025 at 156,407 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2023, indicating that once the minor failure in June 2023 was rectified, the mechanical and structural condition has been maintained to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a significant ten-year data gap in the records between the October 2013 test and the June 2023 test, during which the car covered only two miles. Since 2023, the usage has become extremely minimal, covering just 568 miles over the last two years. This low mileage suggests the car has likely been used as a short-distance secondary vehicle or sat stationary for long periods, which can sometimes lead to the gradual degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite low mechanical wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Inspect for perished suspension bushes, split hoses, and degraded brake lines, as these fail over time regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the Saab, a close look at the structural sills, rear wheel arches, and floor pans is vital, as hidden corrosion often does not manifest until it becomes structurally significant. Check the brake system for seized calipers or rusted discs which are common issues on vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Saab 9-3 (DDZ 128) from 1999 show a total of 4 MOT tests between June 2023 and June 2025.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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