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EF60 EMX

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,802 mi
Last recorded202,802 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 EMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 202,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 193,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has surface rust

floor panels, steering and suspension components have some surface rust

front o/s tyre starting to wear on both edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2022 185,592 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 175,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 168,114 miles

Central Rear 25% of brake light source inop.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 152,117 miles

TPMS lamp on

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm 225/45/18

rear brake pads about 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2019 152,117 miles

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

TPMS lamp on

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm 225/45/18

rear brake pads about 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2018 137,834 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,948 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 121,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,578 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has badly worn on outer and inner edge

offside front tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

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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EF60 EMX is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF60 EMX, 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 EF60 EMX registered?

EF60 EMX is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2010.

Is EF60 EMX safe to buy?

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