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S856 DKO

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

160,871 mi
Last recorded160,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 160,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 158,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 156,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 154,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres 15 years old

Fail 25 Jul 2023 154,996 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres 15 years old

Pass 18 Jul 2022 153,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 152,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 151,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central - rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 150,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central - rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 147,556 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 138,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 111,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 106,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 100,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,410 miles

front and rear indicators color fading advise replacing bulbs

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S856 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S856 DKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S856 DKO registered?

S856 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S856 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 DKO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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