2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · AD57 YAJ
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 95,252 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD57 YAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 95,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 YAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (AD57 YAJ) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AD57 YAJ Mileage History
- 04/01/202272,995 mi
- 11/01/202380,509 mi+7,514 mi
- 15/01/202486,374 mi+5,865 mi
- 21/01/202590,822 mi+4,448 mi
- 02/03/202695,252 mi+4,430 mi
Average of roughly 5,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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