2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LC08 DMX
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 137,240 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC08 DMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 137,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC08 DMX 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 (LC08 DMX) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper Shock Absorber Mount”; “Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LC08 DMX Mileage History
- 19/10/2021119,315 mi
- 20/10/2021119,320 mi+5 mi
- 08/11/2022128,311 mi+8,991 mi
- 09/11/2022128,313 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/2023137,240 mi+8,927 mi
Average of roughly 8,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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