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DF10 BPX

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,645 mi
Last recorded218,645 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 BPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 218,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 218,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 201,810 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 187,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 170,237 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,418 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,045 miles

rear brake pads getting low, more so on n/s.

small cuts in rear tyres, and getting close to wear bars

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,801 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

sections of the center brake light are not working

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,500 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DF10 BPX is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF10 BPX, 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 DF10 BPX registered?

DF10 BPX is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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