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BL10 AWV

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 AWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 141,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,814 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 134,814 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,502 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,298 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 105,293 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,280 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorber upper mountings deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear upper mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,945 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers upper mountings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 62,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,963 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,882 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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BL10 AWV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 BL10 AWV, 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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BL10 AWV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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