1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S405 WSU
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 88,015 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S405 WSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 88,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S405 WSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (S405 WSU) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
S405 WSU Mileage History
- 05/07/202374,557 mi
- 06/06/202476,862 mi+2,305 mi
- 01/07/202581,769 mi+4,907 mi
- 03/07/202581,802 mi+33 mi
- 17/08/202688,015 mi+6,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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