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DE10 MLN

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,438 mi
Last recorded60,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,438 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre

o/s/ r sidelight inop

Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,965 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2024 53,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,305 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,495 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/splitting outer edges but not visible or deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has cut but not visible or deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,067 miles

Drivers wiper blade.

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread patterns.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,842 miles

cracks and cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,078 miles

cracks in both rear tyre tread

Pass 31 May 2013 15,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MLN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

DE10 MLN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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