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CLZ 626

2018 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,639 mi
Last recorded65,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 626
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 65,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged & tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,643 miles

Covers fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,660 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,712 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 107,420 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,798 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,585 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
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CLZ 626 is a 2018 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CLZ 626, 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 8 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CLZ 626 registered?

CLZ 626 is a 2018 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2018.

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