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BV60 KXF

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,544 mi
Last recorded142,544 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 KXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,544 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 142,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 132,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 132,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides(o/s,n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides(n/s,o/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,068 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,068 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 27,229 miles

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

o/s rear tyre deterioating also some kerb damage to outer sidewall

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,229 miles

o/s rear tyre deterioating also some kerb damage to outer sidewall

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,523 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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BV60 KXF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BV60 KXF, 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 BV60 KXF registered?

BV60 KXF is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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