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A8 NDX

2010 Saab 9-3

Bronze Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 113,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 90,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 89,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 107,116 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,548 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,672 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 69,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,163 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,506 miles

Near side wiper split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,199 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

view to inner brake pads limited

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,953 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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A8 NDX is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A8 NDX, 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.

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What year was A8 NDX registered?

A8 NDX is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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