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DE10 MKU

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 MKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,934 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour fade to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,826 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached aluminium top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached aluminium top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,917 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,453 miles

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 24 Sep 2022 81,453 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker bodies corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker body slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shocker body slightly corroded

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,962 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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 MKU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

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

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