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E7 EMD

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 EMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,058 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 57,440 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 35,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2013 14,766 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 14,766 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E7 EMD is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E7 EMD, 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 E7 EMD registered?

E7 EMD is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is E7 EMD safe to buy?

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