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FE10 YXZ

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 YXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,276 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

little reserve travel on handbrake

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 120,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,732 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 114,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,871 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,871 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn down to limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,878 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 YXZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE10 YXZ registered?

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

Is FE10 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE10 YXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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