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DG10 OPE

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,014 mi
Last recorded61,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 61,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 59,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 51,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 47,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shocker top mountain fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shocker top mountain fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 37,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking between tread.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking between tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,072 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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DG10 OPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG10 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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