2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · DY58 VMM
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 100,642 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DY58 VMM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2021
- 100,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY58 VMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (DY58 VMM) between September 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DY58 VMM Mileage History
- 24/09/201128,557 mi
- 15/09/201239,386 mi+10,829 mi
- 15/09/201239,386 mi
- 14/09/201352,728 mi+13,342 mi
- 12/09/201465,061 mi+12,333 mi
- 04/09/201575,013 mi+9,952 mi
- 04/09/201575,013 mi
- 02/09/201680,113 mi+5,100 mi
- 18/09/201784,104 mi+3,991 mi
- 18/09/201888,075 mi+3,971 mi
- 26/09/201993,129 mi+5,054 mi
- 22/09/202097,286 mi+4,157 mi
- 23/09/202097,286 mi
- 10/09/2021100,642 mi+3,356 mi
Average of roughly 7,235 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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