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HJ10 RZH

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,265 mi
Last recorded220,265 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 RZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 220,265 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 220,265 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 187,866 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 153,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 153,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,663 miles

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

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

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,898 miles

Nearside Front headlamp adjusted, just meets requirements adjuster at maximum adjustment.

Offside Front headlamp aim just meets the requirement, adjustment at maximum movement.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 113,898 miles

Brake fluid contaminated discoloured (black) (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected shock absorber extensively corroded. structurally compromised. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber is corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim just meets the requirement, adjustment at maximum movement.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,860 miles

Nearside Front plastic bumper damaged (dent) also plastic lens for front lamp small has crack in corner.

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,860 miles

Brake fluid contaminated inspection through plastic reservoir. brake fluid discoloured. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front plastic bumper damaged (dent) also plastic lens for front lamp small has crack in corner.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,971 miles

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

Offside Front drop link has slight movement

incorrect fuel cap fitted. but it is creating a seal

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drop link has slight movement

incorrect fuel cap fitted. but it is creating a seal

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm strongly recommend replacment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 61,462 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted , seat belt not checked

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 46,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,280 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and inner edge wearing worn, soon should be change

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and inner edge worn.

washer fluid need top up.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,955 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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HJ10 RZH is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 HJ10 RZH, 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 HJ10 RZH registered?

HJ10 RZH is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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