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C4 DLJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 69,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,585 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 67,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,249 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 66,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake only just passed

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,307 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light cracked

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre by inner sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,577 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,661 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,958 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,335 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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C4 DLJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C4 DLJ, 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 C4 DLJ registered?

C4 DLJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is C4 DLJ safe to buy?

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