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EO10 ERX

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 ERX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 188,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 171,315 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2025 171,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 158,999 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly wearing inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 152,256 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,476 miles

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

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,014 miles

Brake fluid slightly dark in colour, but tested ok

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,450 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2015 79,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,383 miles

emmissions level too low to take a reading

there appears to be a bad intermittent engine noise from near turbo area

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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EO10 ERX is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 EO10 ERX, 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 EO10 ERX registered?

EO10 ERX is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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