2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LD08 AZB
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 106,039 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 AZB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
- 106,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 AZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (LD08 AZB) between March 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
LD08 AZB Mileage History
- 28/03/201125,939 mi
- 29/03/201235,615 mi+9,676 mi
- 20/03/201344,294 mi+8,679 mi
- 26/03/201454,888 mi+10,594 mi
- 25/03/201563,254 mi+8,366 mi
- 31/03/201670,745 mi+7,491 mi
- 24/03/201777,339 mi+6,594 mi
- 29/03/201885,302 mi+7,963 mi
- 13/03/201992,162 mi+6,860 mi
- 23/03/202099,010 mi+6,848 mi
- 12/03/2021102,464 mi+3,454 mi
- 22/02/2022106,135 mi+3,671 mi
- 01/03/2022106,039 mi-96 mi
Average of roughly 7,330 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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