1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S654 CGK
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 158,643 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S654 CGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2025
- 158,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S654 CGK 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 (S654 CGK) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S654 CGK Mileage History
- 05/12/2022149,640 mi
- 13/12/2023156,731 mi+7,091 mi
- 13/01/2024156,733 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/2024156,733 mi
- 24/03/2025158,643 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 3,915 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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- 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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