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DG60 VBZ

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG60 VBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,244 miles

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp Intermittent fault, going off and on

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge 235/45X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn on inner side edge 235/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp Intermittent fault, going off and on

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

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 21 Sep 2024 87,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 87,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near side reg lamp requires replacement, corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 80,478 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 73,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex broken, slightly blowing at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 215/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm central tread 235/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 215/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 63,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,444 miles

both cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBZ, 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 DG60 VBZ registered?

DG60 VBZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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