2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · 710 DRV
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 148,128 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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710 DRV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 148,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
710 DRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (710 DRV) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
710 DRV Mileage History
- 22/06/201116,415 mi
- 01/06/201226,153 mi+9,738 mi
- 23/05/201336,791 mi+10,638 mi
- 24/05/201336,812 mi+21 mi
- 13/05/201449,114 mi+12,302 mi
- 19/05/201559,001 mi+9,887 mi
- 05/05/201669,011 mi+10,010 mi
- 08/05/201778,714 mi+9,703 mi
- 15/05/201887,485 mi+8,771 mi
- 21/05/201996,668 mi+9,183 mi
- 12/05/2020104,484 mi+7,816 mi
- 19/05/2020104,548 mi+64 mi
- 26/05/2021107,193 mi+2,645 mi
- 25/05/2022114,314 mi+7,121 mi
- 26/05/2022114,314 mi
- 03/05/2023119,504 mi+5,190 mi
- 17/05/2024130,921 mi+11,417 mi
- 14/05/2025140,017 mi+9,096 mi
- 11/05/2026147,645 mi+7,628 mi
- 27/05/2026148,128 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 8,823 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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