2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LT08 EYB
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 155,647 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 EYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 155,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT08 EYB 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 (LT08 EYB) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LT08 EYB Mileage History
- 09/11/2021134,201 mi
- 07/09/2022139,829 mi+5,628 mi
- 01/09/2023146,801 mi+6,972 mi
- 23/05/2024150,887 mi+4,086 mi
- 13/05/2025155,647 mi+4,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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