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DF10 BTO

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,053 mi
Last recorded149,053 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 BTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on subframe needs treating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper as slightly unclipped but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on the rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on rear subframe needs treatment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 130,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,087 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2019 110,180 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 110,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 99,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 88,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 88,682 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,133 miles

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)

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

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

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 BTO is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

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

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