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AJ10 YUW

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 YUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,507 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wipers poor.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,039 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2.0mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,497 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,871 miles

Front front pads getting low

Front wipers poor

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp unit condensating (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 72,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 59,275 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriated

Pass 16 May 2016 50,516 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriated close to mot limits

osr and nsr tyres perished to mot limits

Pass 20 May 2015 42,437 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

nsr brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2014 35,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,047 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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AJ10 YUW is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ10 YUW, 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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AJ10 YUW is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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