1999 Saab 9-3 2.3L Petrol · V827 DYA
1999 Saab 9-3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 127,568 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V827 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 127,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V827 DYA 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 (V827 DYA) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
V827 DYA Mileage History
- 15/03/2023126,268 mi
- 15/03/2024126,865 mi+597 mi
- 18/03/2025127,182 mi+317 mi
- 27/03/2026127,554 mi+372 mi
- 08/04/2026127,568 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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