1998 Saab 9-3 2.3L Petrol · S318 ASX
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 162,632 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S318 ASX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/02/2023
- 162,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S318 ASX 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 1998 Saab 9-3 (S318 ASX) between November 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
S318 ASX Mileage History
- 17/11/2021160,257 mi
- 22/12/2021160,259 mi+2 mi
- 23/02/2023162,632 mi+2,373 mi
Average of roughly 1,873 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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