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HV60 MXB

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,598 mi
Last recorded170,598 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV60 MXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 170,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive + possible power steering leak, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inside edge wearing lumpy/uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 170,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive + possible power steering leak, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inside edge wearing lumpy/uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,180 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 20 Mar 2025 159,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 26 Mar 2024 143,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,704 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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 127,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,620 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2021 94,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,835 miles

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

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

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Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,887 miles

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

service light on.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,887 miles

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

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

service light on.

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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HV60 MXB is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 HV60 MXB, 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 HV60 MXB registered?

HV60 MXB is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is HV60 MXB safe to buy?

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