2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport TID Auto 1.9L Diesel · LS08 SDZ
2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport TID Auto (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 173,713 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3 VECTOR SPORT TID AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 SDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 173,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 SDZ 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto (LS08 SDZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LS08 SDZ Mileage History
- 10/09/2022146,503 mi
- 11/09/2023156,469 mi+9,966 mi
- 04/09/2024165,392 mi+8,923 mi
- 07/09/2024165,433 mi+41 mi
- 20/09/2025173,713 mi+8,280 mi
Average of roughly 8,986 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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