2008 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · YK08 LTA
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,221 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK08 LTA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 109,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 LTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (YK08 LTA) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YK08 LTA Mileage History
- 31/05/201119,734 mi
- 20/04/201226,396 mi+6,662 mi
- 31/05/201333,839 mi+7,443 mi
- 27/05/201452,314 mi+18,475 mi
- 27/05/201452,314 mi
- 27/05/201573,727 mi+21,413 mi
- 11/05/201676,338 mi+2,611 mi
- 25/01/201778,096 mi+1,758 mi
- 22/02/201880,750 mi+2,654 mi
- 20/02/201983,388 mi+2,638 mi
- 19/02/202086,391 mi+3,003 mi
- 08/03/202190,517 mi+4,126 mi
- 09/03/202294,389 mi+3,872 mi
- 28/02/202398,550 mi+4,161 mi
- 11/01/2024102,709 mi+4,159 mi
- 02/01/2025103,707 mi+998 mi
- 12/01/2026109,187 mi+5,480 mi
- 26/03/2026109,202 mi+15 mi
- 31/03/2026109,221 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,033 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
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- 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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