1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S43 FAJ
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 70,944 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S43 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2025
- 70,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S43 FAJ 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 (S43 FAJ) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S43 FAJ Mileage History
- 03/02/202268,336 mi
- 25/03/202268,338 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/202469,967 mi+1,629 mi
- 20/03/202469,967 mi
- 20/03/202570,944 mi+977 mi
Average of roughly 835 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: Poor
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- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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