2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · YX08 ONL
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 138,862 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX08 ONL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2024
- 138,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX08 ONL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (YX08 ONL) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s+n/s (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YX08 ONL Mileage History
- 09/08/2022130,402 mi
- 01/08/2023135,067 mi+4,665 mi
- 21/08/2024138,862 mi+3,795 mi
Average of roughly 4,158 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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