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DN60 PLJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 PLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,432 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 102,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,394 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 102,391 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,470 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,495 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,495 miles

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,850 miles

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,762 miles

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

no exhaust emissions taken (to clean)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,252 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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DN60 PLJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN60 PLJ, 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 DN60 PLJ registered?

DN60 PLJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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The MOT history for DN60 PLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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