2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · BF08 MXG
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 171,722 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF08 MXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 171,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 MXG 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 (BF08 MXG) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF08 MXG Mileage History
- 11/08/2022156,577 mi
- 08/08/2023167,065 mi+10,488 mi
- 31/08/2023167,373 mi+308 mi
- 06/09/2023167,383 mi+10 mi
- 20/08/2024171,722 mi+4,339 mi
Average of roughly 7,477 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: Below Average
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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