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DP02 SPP

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,496 mi
Last recorded132,496 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP02 SPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 122,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended No position lamps working nearside and offside (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,906 miles

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

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 Inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,875 miles

Nearside Inner Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,700 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DP02 SPP 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 76.5%.

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 DP02 SPP, 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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DP02 SPP is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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