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FBZ 96

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 96
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 130,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r/ - by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 130,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r/ - by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,001 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

rear tyres have small cuts in them

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,594 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,971 miles

Emissions to clean for test

Slight buckle in N/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FBZ 96 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FBZ 96, 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 FBZ 96 registered?

FBZ 96 is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is FBZ 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBZ 96 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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