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BL10 CJO

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,473 mi
Last recorded170,473 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 170,473 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025
Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting - nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 152,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 142,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe is corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,989 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,939 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 114,618 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 114,618 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 2 May 2018 109,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/underbody covers fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 10 May 2017 102,905 miles

some marking on windscreen

some rusting on underbody components

some wear on front and rear brake discs and brake pads

under bonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres wearing on inner treads

Fail 10 May 2017 102,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some marking on windscreen

some rusting on underbody components

some wear on front and rear brake discs and brake pads

under bonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 18 May 2016 95,963 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some deterioration on exhaust system

some marking on windscreen

some wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 May 2015 87,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 77,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 77,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,618 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 CJO 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 57.9%.

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 CJO, 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 CJO is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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