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AD59 SVJ

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 172,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 225/45/18. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 172,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 225/45/18. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 164,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 156,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 135,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,961 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AD59 SVJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD59 SVJ, 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 AD59 SVJ registered?

AD59 SVJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is AD59 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 SVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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