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E20 SMR

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 SMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 72,330 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,861 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 45,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 45,082 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front nearside & offside brake discs corroded ( inner face )

Pass 12 May 2020 41,767 miles

Front nearside & offside brake discs corroded ( inner face )

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,709 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 32,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,635 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)

rear nearside & offside tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,536 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,851 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E20 SMR is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E20 SMR, 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 E20 SMR registered?

E20 SMR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is E20 SMR safe to buy?

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