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BT10 DWJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,376 mi
Last recorded137,376 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 DWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,784 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,407 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,068 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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BT10 DWJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT10 DWJ, 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 BT10 DWJ registered?

BT10 DWJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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