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DG10 TZT

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,335 mi
Last recorded170,335 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 170,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 170,316 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) poss steering rack fault (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s disc has got hot but not binding at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s disc has got hot but not binding at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 124,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 124,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,539 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 108,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,193 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 87,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,481 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,015 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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DG10 TZT is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG10 TZT registered?

DG10 TZT is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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