2008 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · L16 RDD
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 120,417 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L16 RDD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2022
- 120,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L16 RDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (L16 RDD) between June 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
L16 RDD Mileage History
- 24/06/201126,260 mi
- 22/06/201233,181 mi+6,921 mi
- 17/06/201340,767 mi+7,586 mi
- 18/06/201340,769 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/201447,264 mi+6,495 mi
- 08/07/201447,265 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/201558,942 mi+11,677 mi
- 08/07/201666,456 mi+7,514 mi
- 20/07/201666,591 mi+135 mi
- 12/12/201668,515 mi+1,924 mi
- 12/12/201786,646 mi+18,131 mi
- 10/12/2018102,595 mi+15,949 mi
- 03/12/2019107,704 mi+5,109 mi
- 24/11/2020111,447 mi+3,743 mi
- 23/11/2021116,800 mi+5,353 mi
- 24/11/2021116,803 mi+3 mi
- 08/12/2022120,417 mi+3,614 mi
Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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