1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S353 CGJ
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 124,023 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S353 CGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 124,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S353 CGJ 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 1998 Saab 9-3 (S353 CGJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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.
S353 CGJ Mileage History
- 10/04/2024123,491 mi
- 10/04/2024123,491 mi
- 23/04/2025123,882 mi+391 mi
- 23/04/2025123,882 mi
- 28/04/2026124,023 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 260 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: Average
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