1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S408 AAN
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 71,108 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S408 AAN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 71,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S408 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S408 AAN) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
S408 AAN Mileage History
- 10/11/202269,488 mi
- 07/11/202371,108 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 2 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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