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DG60 DFN

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,209 mi
Last recorded180,209 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG60 DFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 180,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 180,209 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin flexi (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 164,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 164,887 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 152,707 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 152,705 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,639 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 8 Sep 2021 141,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer siderwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,128 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,214 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside Front tyre 2 mm wearing on inner and outer edges and damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Front wheel arch cover damaged.

Offside Front tyre 2.5 mm.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both number plates deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside Front tyre 2 mm wearing on inner and outer edges and damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Front wheel arch cover damaged.

Offside Front tyre 2.5 mm.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,763 miles

Front Reg plate damaged.

Nearside Front Fog light glass damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Reg plate damaged.

Nearside Front Fog light glass damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,827 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,205 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both number plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm wearing badly on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front tyre 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,087 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and has slight cracking to inner tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,963 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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DG60 DFN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG60 DFN, 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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DG60 DFN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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