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BM10 LJM

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,761 mi
Last recorded106,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 106,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,376 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s / o/s (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight leak

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

Fail 15 May 2025 104,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 98,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 95,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,079 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 46,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,906 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 10,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,268 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BM10 LJM is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM10 LJM, 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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BM10 LJM is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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