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AOL 8

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,412 mi
Last recorded45,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOL 8
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 42,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 39,602 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,249 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,226 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

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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AOL 8 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 AOL 8, 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 AOL 8 registered?

AOL 8 is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is AOL 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOL 8 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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