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PAZ 7698

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,205 mi
Last recorded84,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 7698
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 81,414 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,469 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 78,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 75,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 71,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,784 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 67,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,277 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread (225/45r17)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (225/45zr17)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside wiper split still clearing screen ok

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,031 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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PAZ 7698 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAZ 7698, 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.

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What year was PAZ 7698 registered?

PAZ 7698 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PAZ 7698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 7698 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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