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DE60 XPW

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 XPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 147,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,309 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 140,309 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 132,838 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 132,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,336 miles

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 111,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside & outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,371 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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DE60 XPW is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE60 XPW, 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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DE60 XPW is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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