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DY60 FHJ

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,752 mi
Last recorded146,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY60 FHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,752 miles

Front n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arch trim missing/retaining clips exposed

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension /components/chassis/has some corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2026 146,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm /front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall/ damage/cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arch trim missing/retaining clips exposed

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension /components/chassis/has some corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,247 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Dual mass fly wheel noisy recommend further inspection

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 133,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Dual mass fly wheel noisy recommend further inspection

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 120,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,666 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 113,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,254 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

damp around steering rack

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Aug 2018 94,254 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

damp around steering rack

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 FHJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

DY60 FHJ is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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