1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · T537 KLH
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 98,377 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T537 KLH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2012
- 98,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T537 KLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (T537 KLH) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2012 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
T537 KLH Mileage History
- 11/05/200648,033 mi
- 10/05/200757,469 mi+9,436 mi
- 14/05/200866,599 mi+9,130 mi
- 07/05/200974,849 mi+8,250 mi
- 07/05/200974,849 mi
- 20/05/201082,965 mi+8,116 mi
- 14/04/201188,324 mi+5,359 mi
- 02/05/201298,377 mi+10,053 mi
Average of roughly 8,423 miles per year across 8 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: Below Average
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