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BL10 AXK

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,702 mi
Last recorded161,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 AXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 161,702 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 161,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 145,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2021 130,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,136 miles

offside front cracking in tread

Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,136 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,366 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,774 miles

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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 AXK is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AXK, 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 BL10 AXK registered?

BL10 AXK is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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