2008 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · LP08 AHF
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 74,123 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 AHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2024
- 74,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 AHF 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 (LP08 AHF) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LP08 AHF Mileage History
- 27/01/202267,493 mi
- 25/01/202371,081 mi+3,588 mi
- 25/01/202371,081 mi
- 01/02/202474,058 mi+2,977 mi
- 15/02/202474,123 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 5 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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