2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · AO08 AZR
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 185,357 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 AZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 185,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 AZR 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 (AO08 AZR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO08 AZR Mileage History
- 15/03/2023293,103 mi
- 17/03/2023168,803 mi-124,300 mi
- 25/03/2024175,143 mi+6,340 mi
- 19/02/2025180,070 mi+4,927 mi
- 06/03/2026185,357 mi+5,287 mi
Average of roughly -36,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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- 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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