No, S318 ASX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S318 ASX?

The MOT for S318 ASX is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of S318 ASX?

The recorded mileage for S318 ASX is 162,632 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S318 ASX ULEZ compliant?

No, S318 ASX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Saab 9-3 2.3L Petrol · S318 ASX

S318 ASX

1998 Saab 9-3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1998. Recorded mileage 162,632 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 21/12/2022
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

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/12/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 162,632 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2290cc

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

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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.

S318 ASX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 05:58

MOT Analysis

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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”.

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