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CX10 YHN

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 YHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 114,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 99,207 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust silencer missing (not there ,has fell off) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 92,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,941 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,939 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished no cords or ply exposed

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 58,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,042 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,740 miles

emmisions too clean to register

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,696 miles

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

emmisions too clean to register

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,000 miles

unable to give emmisions sheet as emmisions too clean to register

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,727 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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CX10 YHN 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 68.4%.

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 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 CX10 YHN, 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 CX10 YHN registered?

CX10 YHN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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