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H8 ATO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ATO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,079 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 124,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer c.v boot loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen zone a less than 10mm

exhaust flexy loose/blowing

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer c.v boot loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen zone a less than 10mm

exhaust flexy loose/blowing

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,800 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 105,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,971 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 95,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,813 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of testing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,150 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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H8 ATO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H8 ATO, 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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What year was H8 ATO registered?

H8 ATO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is H8 ATO safe to buy?

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