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FL10 MPU

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,208 mi
Last recorded182,208 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 182,208 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 182,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 182,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 173,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 167,340 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 167,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,168 miles

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

service schedule on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 143,519 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 132,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 124,790 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 13 May 2017 124,790 miles

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

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 7 May 2016 114,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 96,690 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 75,336 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,481 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FL10 MPU 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 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 FL10 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

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

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