1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S657 CGK
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 93,871 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S657 CGK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 93,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S657 CGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S657 CGK) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
S657 CGK Mileage History
- 03/04/200649,551 mi
- 02/04/200752,421 mi+2,870 mi
- 01/04/200855,482 mi+3,061 mi
- 03/04/200958,071 mi+2,589 mi
- 01/04/201060,312 mi+2,241 mi
- 18/03/201163,610 mi+3,298 mi
- 22/03/201264,256 mi+646 mi
- 26/03/201364,897 mi+641 mi
- 24/03/201465,451 mi+554 mi
- 24/03/201465,451 mi
- 30/03/201565,904 mi+453 mi
- 21/04/201666,166 mi+262 mi
- 07/06/201766,240 mi+74 mi
- 07/06/201766,240 mi
- 07/07/202066,254 mi+14 mi
- 06/07/202168,900 mi+2,646 mi
- 06/07/202168,900 mi
- 28/06/202270,657 mi+1,757 mi
- 04/07/202377,446 mi+6,789 mi
- 15/07/202483,029 mi+5,583 mi
- 14/07/202589,521 mi+6,492 mi
- 27/07/202693,871 mi+4,350 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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