2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · HY08 MBU
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 76,669 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HY08 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 76,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HY08 MBU Mileage History
- 07/10/202368,281 mi
- 04/10/202471,426 mi+3,145 mi
- 24/09/202574,781 mi+3,355 mi
- 25/09/202574,817 mi+36 mi
- 02/10/202676,669 mi+1,852 mi
Average of roughly 2,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HY08 MBU 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 (HY08 MBU) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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