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DG10 TZK

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,142 mi
Last recorded240,142 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 TZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 240,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 223,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 201,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

osr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 201,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

osr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 181,927 miles

Underbody has surface corrosion various places

Pass 1 Oct 2021 172,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 162,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 146,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,541 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,540 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,714 miles

vehicle under guards fitted. engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,714 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

vehicle under guards fitted. engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,299 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 TZK 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 DG10 TZK, 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 DG10 TZK registered?

DG10 TZK is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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