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HV10 HSN

2010 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 HSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 117,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 117,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight roughness felt in offside front strut top roller mounting when turning lock to lock.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,359 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 99,152 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 36,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 27,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,556 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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HV10 HSN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV10 HSN, 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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HV10 HSN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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