1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · T227 GRO
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1999. Recorded mileage 83,963 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T227 GRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 83,963 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.
T227 GRO 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 (T227 GRO) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T227 GRO Mileage History
- 10/01/202378,787 mi
- 17/01/202480,432 mi+1,645 mi
- 13/01/202582,935 mi+2,503 mi
- 13/01/202582,935 mi
- 18/02/202683,963 mi+1,028 mi
Average of roughly 1,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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