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CE10 XNV

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,247 mi
Last recorded152,247 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 XNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 152,247 miles

Front Headlamps faded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shocker casing corroded both sides

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracked/perished ()

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 152,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Front Headlamps faded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shocker casing corroded both sides

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracked/perished ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 147,443 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 135,980 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 135,980 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 128,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner n/s and o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

Front Lower n/s and o/s outer swivel joint covers perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer missing

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2022 128,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner n/s and o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

Front Lower n/s and o/s outer swivel joint covers perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer missing

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2021 124,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,378 miles

all rear seats folded unable to fully test seat belts

Fail 9 Oct 2019 118,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all rear seats folded unable to fully test seat belts

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,764 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,974 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,689 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,689 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,502 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm.

Rear tyres showing age cracks.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,688 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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CE10 XNV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE10 XNV, 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 CE10 XNV registered?

CE10 XNV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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