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AD10 AUL

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

263,772 mi
Last recorded263,772 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 AUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 263,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 263,771 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 257,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 257,352 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 252,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 245,403 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2022 237,438 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to return advise further attention

exhaust front flexi in poor condition and has slight exhaust blow rest of exhaust in poor condition

underbody suspension steering and brakes corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2021 232,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 232,861 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 221,325 miles

Both front nearside and offside shock absorber corroded

Both front nearside and offside tyre worn on edge/s

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Coolant leak nearside lower radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also brake discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 208,682 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2017 195,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 182,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,146 miles

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

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear upper inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,898 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,890 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AD10 AUL is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD10 AUL, 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 AD10 AUL registered?

AD10 AUL is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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