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DR57 HOM

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR57 HOM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,516 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting brackets corroded/deteriorating.

Pass 26 Aug 2024 121,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 117,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside,perished insite treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside,perished insite treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,229 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,229 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,198 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face.pads worn down to metal backing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,525 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,244 miles

tyre valve rubber perished on both front wheels

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,205 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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DR57 HOM is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DR57 HOM, 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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DR57 HOM is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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