1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · V790 ETT
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 90,044 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V790 ETT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 90,044 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.
V790 ETT 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 (V790 ETT) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V790 ETT Mileage History
- 25/01/202286,622 mi
- 06/12/202287,765 mi+1,143 mi
- 07/12/202287,766 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/202489,120 mi+1,354 mi
- 12/12/202490,044 mi+924 mi
Average of roughly 1,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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