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DV10 OEZ

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 OEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Undulation On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion On Rear Axle

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,998 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,150 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,982 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,587 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,456 miles

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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DV10 OEZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV10 OEZ, 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 DV10 OEZ registered?

DV10 OEZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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