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DG10 OOX

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,236 mi
Last recorded153,236 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 OOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 153,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Os & Ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 153,222 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat and buckle fitted but no belt (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Rear pressure pipe removed and blanked (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Heavy black smoke when revved and slight smoke at idle (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Latch missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Heavy smell of diesel in engine bay and fuel dripping from bell housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished, worn and has 2 nail's in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Limit of 0.50, Average of 5.01 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bushes also slightly worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 150,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 122,262 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 122,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,457 miles

Damage to top intercooler hose recommend change.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,299 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn bald an out of shape on inner edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,841 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,449 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Bothe rear tyres starting to break up and wearing on inner edges

Emissions to low to take reading

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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DG10 OOX is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 DG10 OOX, 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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DG10 OOX is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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