1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S770 ENV
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 78,335 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S770 ENV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 78,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
S770 ENV Mileage History
- 14/09/200646,496 mi
- 13/09/200749,715 mi+3,219 mi
- 19/09/200749,717 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/200853,335 mi+3,618 mi
- 10/09/200853,335 mi
- 09/09/200956,175 mi+2,840 mi
- 09/09/200956,175 mi
- 24/08/201057,597 mi+1,422 mi
- 14/09/201158,780 mi+1,183 mi
- 14/09/201158,782 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/201259,608 mi+826 mi
- 07/08/201360,266 mi+658 mi
- 09/08/201360,266 mi
- 28/07/201460,928 mi+662 mi
- 20/08/201561,578 mi+650 mi
- 20/08/201561,578 mi
- 11/08/201663,791 mi+2,213 mi
- 12/08/201663,791 mi
- 18/08/201767,448 mi+3,657 mi
- 18/08/201767,448 mi
- 16/08/201870,994 mi+3,546 mi
- 16/08/201870,994 mi
- 08/08/201974,468 mi+3,474 mi
- 08/08/201974,468 mi
- 13/08/202076,604 mi+2,136 mi
- 13/08/202177,637 mi+1,033 mi
- 10/08/202278,335 mi+698 mi
- 10/08/202278,335 mi
Average of roughly 2,002 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
S770 ENV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S770 ENV) between September 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S770 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S770ENV.
SEAT
ALHAMBRA
PEUGEOT
306
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
HONDA
ST1100
HARLEY DAVIDSON
XL 883L SPORTSTER
RENAULT
MASTER
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MAZDA
MX-5
PEUGEOT
BOXER
TVR
CHIMAERA
TOYOTA
STARLET
MG
MGF
SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.