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FL10 MPO

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,549 mi
Last recorded153,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 MPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 153,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 148,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 131,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount Cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount Cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 123,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 102,543 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 102,543 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR CENTRE BELT WILL NOT SECURE (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 88,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread but, no cords are exposed

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

Pass 11 May 2017 73,435 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ON INNER EDGES AND HEAVILY STEPPED TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 73,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ON INNER EDGES AND HEAVILY STEPPED TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,163 miles

REAR TYRE TREAD "STEPPED" ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 13 May 2015 48,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 48,666 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 10 May 2014 37,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 30,251 miles

brake fluid level low

nail in nsr tyre x2

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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FL10 MPO is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL10 MPO, 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 FL10 MPO registered?

FL10 MPO is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is FL10 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL10 MPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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