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AT52 DOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT52 DOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape. (BLOCKING.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 129,013 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper central arms front bushes worn (hub side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc guard corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,936 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,331 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 126,144 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 112,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlamp lens covers deteriorated but not affecting beam image.

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,358 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,687 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,581 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,465 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,556 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing slightly

damp substance found on fuel filter, recommend further investigation

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 28 May 2008 27,432 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AT52 DOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT52 DOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AT52 DOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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