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DE10 MKM

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,923 mi
Last recorded111,923 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 MKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 111,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 90,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,096 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,912 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,179 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,916 miles

o/s/f tyre outter wall dameged

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 MKM is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 MKM, 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 DE10 MKM registered?

DE10 MKM is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DE10 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE10 MKM 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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