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BN10 AEC

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 AEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,058 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top mountings missing small sections from top of mounting. not affecting security.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,765 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,185 miles

Rear tyres going out of shape

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tyres going out of shape

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,084 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres well worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,915 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,317 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,316 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has radial cracks

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 AEC is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AEC, 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 BN10 AEC registered?

BN10 AEC is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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