1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · T173 HGT
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 132,042 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T173 HGT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2022
- 132,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T173 HGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (T173 HGT) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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