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BL10 AXH

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 AXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,326 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 135,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2024 129,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,601 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 120,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi corroded

under-body under-sealed front to rear including suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,540 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 106,540 miles

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 Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,756 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush alloy mounting corrosion and osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 75,989 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe small leak (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt stock caseing broke but not affecting seatbelt operation

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Oil leak top off engine ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,156 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 AXH is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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