2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · SH08 DCY
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 182,290 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2021.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Apr 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 DCY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2020
- 182,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 DCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (SH08 DCY) between May 2011 and September 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SH08 DCY Mileage History
- 17/05/201165,198 mi
- 25/05/201292,185 mi+26,987 mi
- 02/05/2013108,350 mi+16,165 mi
- 27/05/2014122,769 mi+14,419 mi
- 29/05/2015134,925 mi+12,156 mi
- 20/05/2016144,089 mi+9,164 mi
- 17/05/2017155,238 mi+11,149 mi
- 17/05/2018164,687 mi+9,449 mi
- 24/04/2019174,231 mi+9,544 mi
- 14/07/2020182,230 mi+7,999 mi
- 03/09/2020182,290 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 12,589 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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