1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S357 EVV
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 95,003 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S357 EVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 95,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S357 EVV 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 (S357 EVV) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S357 EVV Mileage History
- 03/08/202285,308 mi
- 02/01/202486,709 mi+1,401 mi
- 23/12/202491,014 mi+4,305 mi
- 15/12/202595,003 mi+3,989 mi
Average of roughly 2,879 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S357 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S357EVV.
VOLVO
V70
ROVER
MINI
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
CBR900RR
APRILIA
MOTO 6.5
TOYOTA
COROLLA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
CITROEN
SAXO
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
ROVER
214
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
The all-in-one ignition module fails due to heat and internal component aging.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.