2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LS08 SFX
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 155,123 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 SFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 155,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 SFX 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 (LS08 SFX) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS08 SFX Mileage History
- 14/02/2023135,138 mi
- 16/02/2024141,171 mi+6,033 mi
- 20/02/2025146,745 mi+5,574 mi
- 19/02/2026155,121 mi+8,376 mi
- 19/02/2026155,123 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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