2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · JD55 MGD
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 71,008 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JD55 MGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 71,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD55 MGD 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 (JD55 MGD) between August 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top shock bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
JD55 MGD Mileage History
- 05/08/202555,730 mi
- 05/08/202555,730 mi
- 01/06/202668,980 mi+13,250 mi
- 01/06/202668,985 mi+5 mi
- 06/07/202671,008 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 16,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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