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CR04 BBJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 141,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 122,162 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 122,162 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,717 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 71,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,185 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,185 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 115,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,137 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

slight play off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,050 miles

bad engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 8 Jun 2016 112,050 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bad engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 6 May 2016 44,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,938 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 13 May 2015 35,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,587 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 33,278 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,385 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 90,554 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

off side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 81,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2010 65,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 49,525 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,494 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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CR04 BBJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CR04 BBJ, 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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CR04 BBJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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