2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LB08 OFM
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 81,961 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2019.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 OFM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2018
- 81,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 OFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (LB08 OFM) between June 2011 and August 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2018 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
LB08 OFM Mileage History
- 17/06/201136,630 mi
- 17/06/201136,630 mi
- 18/08/201243,990 mi+7,360 mi
- 17/08/201351,857 mi+7,867 mi
- 15/08/201463,543 mi+11,686 mi
- 15/08/201573,125 mi+9,582 mi
- 15/08/201573,136 mi+11 mi
- 13/08/201676,492 mi+3,356 mi
- 15/08/201778,393 mi+1,901 mi
- 17/08/201778,428 mi+35 mi
- 15/08/201881,945 mi+3,517 mi
- 21/08/201881,961 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,315 miles per year across 12 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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