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EJ60 YEK

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 YEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 143,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 135,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,955 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 128,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 102,388 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,305 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,792 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 56,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre gouged outer wall

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

front wheel rims scuffed

Fail 30 Dec 2015 41,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre gouged outer wall

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

front wheel rims scuffed

Pass 30 Dec 2014 28,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2013 15,745 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall gouged

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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EJ60 YEK is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ60 YEK, 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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EJ60 YEK is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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