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DG10 TZO

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,022 mi
Last recorded173,022 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 TZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 173,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 171,777 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 171,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 171,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,583 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,422 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,909 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 142,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,232 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,225 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 114,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 114,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged if touched it leaks (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb faded (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light bulb faded (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split down to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split down to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light red bulb faded (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DG10 TZO is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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