2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LC08 BVT
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,432 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC08 BVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2021
- 105,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
LC08 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (LC08 BVT) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
LC08 BVT Mileage History
- 12/11/2021105,432 mi
- 12/11/2021105,432 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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