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FE10 PVD

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,810 mi
Last recorded197,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 PVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 197,810 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 191,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 184,330 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 175,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 175,480 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2017 165,830 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both rear side / stop lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under tray obsecuring view of front sub-frame

Fail 16 Dec 2017 165,830 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake discs worn / corroded

Both o/s/f and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both rear side / stop lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under tray obsecuring view of front sub-frame

Pass 22 Dec 2016 151,323 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 22 Dec 2016 151,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,301 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 137,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2014 121,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 121,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,169 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 95,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2012 95,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE10 PVD is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FE10 PVD, 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 FE10 PVD registered?

FE10 PVD is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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