1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · T550 HGT
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 49,313 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T550 HGT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 49,313 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.
T550 HGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (T550 HGT) between July 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
T550 HGT Mileage History
- 04/07/202248,676 mi
- 22/05/202449,313 mi+637 mi
- 23/05/202449,313 mi
Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 3 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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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- 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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