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1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S856 DKO

S856 DKO

1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 158,652 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1985cc

S856 DKO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
  • 158,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S856 DKO Mileage History

  1. 18/07/2022153,621 mi
  2. 25/07/2023154,996 mi+1,375 mi
  3. 26/07/2023154,999 mi+3 mi
  4. 26/07/2024156,977 mi+1,978 mi
  5. 01/08/2025158,652 mi+1,675 mi

Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S856 DKO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (S856 DKO) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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