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BN10 AEA

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 AEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot cracked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear 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 Front Inner cv boot cracked

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

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

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

both rear shockers corroded

coolant leak, constantly dripping

damp/misting around fuel filter

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

wet/oil leak around o/s of steering rack area (plastic cover fitted)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 93,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,375 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f coil spring worn at the bottom of screen

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,202 miles

Emissions not tested rear section of exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,138 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 56,106 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,097 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,144 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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BN10 AEA is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN10 AEA, 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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BN10 AEA is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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