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DY10 XRK

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 XRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,716 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,146 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,887 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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DY10 XRK is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DY10 XRK, 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 DY10 XRK registered?

DY10 XRK is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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The MOT history for DY10 XRK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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