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AV59 KOA

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,874 miles

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

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

slight play in nsr suspension arm.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,646 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 89,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,691 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,663 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,781 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV59 KOA is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV59 KOA, 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 AV59 KOA registered?

AV59 KOA is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is AV59 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 KOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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