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A3 TXV

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,507 miles

ADVISE: some suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

ADVISE: travel in handbrake

Fail 11 Sep 2025 84,505 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust clamp has snapped off making exhaust joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

ADVISE: some suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

ADVISE: travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,419 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 75,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,605 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades wearing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,407 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades wearing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A3 TXV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 A3 TXV, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 TXV registered?

A3 TXV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is A3 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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