2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · L10 WAL
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 161,348 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L10 WAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 161,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L10 WAL 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 (L10 WAL) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L10 WAL Mileage History
- 09/02/202294,085 mi
- 07/02/2023107,633 mi+13,548 mi
- 29/01/2024121,680 mi+14,047 mi
- 04/02/2025142,256 mi+20,576 mi
- 05/03/2026161,348 mi+19,092 mi
Average of roughly 16,546 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: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- 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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