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AO10 DPE

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 110,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,689 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 88,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 68,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,650 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 55,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,889 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 32,889 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,289 miles

cut in tread to radials on nsf tyre

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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AO10 DPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO10 DPE, 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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AO10 DPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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