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DE10 MKC

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 MKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,851 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,565 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 71,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 50,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,255 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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DE10 MKC is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DE10 MKC, 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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DE10 MKC is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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