2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LB57 XOX
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 148,597 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB57 XOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 148,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LB57 XOX Mileage History
- 01/04/2023118,198 mi
- 06/04/2023118,207 mi+9 mi
- 22/06/2024120,251 mi+2,044 mi
- 23/07/2025136,660 mi+16,409 mi
- 23/07/2026148,597 mi+11,937 mi
Average of roughly 9,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB57 XOX 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 (LB57 XOX) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LB57 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LB57XOX.
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
SAAB 9-3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.