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FE10 PVN

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,357 mi
Last recorded221,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 PVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 221,357 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount upper side in the bonnet area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR axle arm bush slight play + cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR axle arm bush slight play + cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 221,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount upper side in the bonnet area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR axle arm bush slight play + cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR axle arm bush slight play + cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 211,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 201,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable mounting broken and handbrake cable worn (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal wearing smooth

front heat shield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 201,061 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable mounting broken and handbrake cable worn (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal wearing smooth

front heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 189,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 166,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 166,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 161,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 161,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 146,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 146,457 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 116,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,859 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,549 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,162 miles

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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FE10 PVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

FE10 PVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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