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DY60 FHF

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,185 mi
Last recorded108,185 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY60 FHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,460 miles

Bonnet mechanism partially seized

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings at top shock absorber mount on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 105,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,264 miles

Brake pedal slightly soft

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake showing signs of overheating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 100,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,919 miles

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 73,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,128 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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DY60 FHF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY60 FHF, 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 DY60 FHF registered?

DY60 FHF is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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