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DU10 PBY

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,607 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,029 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,036 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated by rust inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated by rust inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 80,461 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,932 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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DU10 PBY is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU10 PBY, 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 DU10 PBY registered?

DU10 PBY is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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The MOT history for DU10 PBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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