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MRZ 838

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 838
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,608 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,351 miles

Sill trims fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 26,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 16,609 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 6,009 miles

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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MRZ 838 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 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 MRZ 838, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRZ 838?

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What year was MRZ 838 registered?

MRZ 838 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is MRZ 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 838 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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