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DU10 PHN

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,026 mi
Last recorded172,026 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 PHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 172,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake lamp faded

Offside Rear brake lamp faded

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 172,025 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake lamp faded

Offside Rear brake lamp faded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 158,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,043 miles

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

both lower ball joint rubbers perished

Fail 9 Dec 2022 132,043 miles

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

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

both lower ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,944 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 119,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,161 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,410 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre cracking inbetween the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,024 miles

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)

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 PHN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 PHN, 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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DU10 PHN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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