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AE10 SAB

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,823 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached topmount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,326 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,369 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 84,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 78,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,075 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 30,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm advise changing (4.1.E.1)

no acceleration detected on emmisions test but reading was 0.01

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,777 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,836 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.01

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,720 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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AE10 SAB is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE10 SAB, 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 AE10 SAB registered?

AE10 SAB is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is AE10 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE10 SAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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