1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · V303 DGJ
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 63,368 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V303 DGJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 63,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V303 DGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (V303 DGJ) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (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.
V303 DGJ Mileage History
- 21/04/202260,954 mi
- 10/05/202363,368 mi+2,414 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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