1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S125 APH
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 152,581 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S125 APH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 152,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S125 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S125 APH) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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.
S125 APH Mileage History
- 02/12/2022152,032 mi
- 12/02/2024152,240 mi+208 mi
- 12/02/2025152,581 mi+341 mi
- 12/02/2025152,581 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 4 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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