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D20 TTE

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,153 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,705 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 121,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,383 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 53,383 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking badly but not to cords

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 40,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,904 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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D20 TTE is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 D20 TTE, 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 D20 TTE registered?

D20 TTE is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is D20 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 TTE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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