2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · SL08 VMA
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 46,435 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 VMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 46,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 VMA Mileage History
- 27/04/202344,807 mi
- 02/05/202344,808 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/202445,907 mi+1,099 mi
- 05/06/202445,907 mi
- 05/08/202546,435 mi+528 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 VMA 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 (SL08 VMA) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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