2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · FG08 VWR
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,482 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 VWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 161,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 VWR 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 (FG08 VWR) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FG08 VWR Mileage History
- 23/02/2022138,249 mi
- 21/03/2022138,402 mi+153 mi
- 20/04/2023148,090 mi+9,688 mi
- 21/04/2023148,100 mi+10 mi
- 11/04/2024161,482 mi+13,382 mi
Average of roughly 10,906 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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- 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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