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AD10 AUY

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 AUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 107,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,945 miles

nsf wheel lightly buckled on iner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,567 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

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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AD10 AUY is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

AD10 AUY is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is AD10 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 AUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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