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BV60 KXJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,445 mi
Last recorded155,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 KXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 155,445 miles

Body corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front shock absorber corroded and slight oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber top mounting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes worn / deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 22 Jul 2025 155,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Body corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front shock absorber corroded and slight oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber top mounting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes worn / deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 29 Jul 2024 148,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 148,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,948 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 122,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,407 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and distorting (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distorting

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and distorting (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distorting

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,356 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight judder on both rear brakes

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,356 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight judder on both rear brakes

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,379 miles

all brake discs corroded on edges

slight bind on front brakes

slight judder on rear brakes

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2014 52,306 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,166 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

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 KXJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KXJ, 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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BV60 KXJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2010.

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