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DE10 MLU

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,083 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 78,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,620 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,241 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 MLU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

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

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