1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S541 AGJ
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S541 AGJ Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 29/07/2013
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- 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.
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