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FL10 MPY

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 MPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 122,994 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 122,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,056 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 111,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all belts not working (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,752 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 104,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,216 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak of diesel from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 99,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak of diesel from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,187 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,137 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 40,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r/tyre inner s/wall slight cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,064 miles

n/s/r/tyre inner s/wall slight cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,990 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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FL10 MPY is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

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

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