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HY10 XAR

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 XAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 128,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 118,776 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 118,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 110,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 95,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 85,489 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,957 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,969 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,269 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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HY10 XAR is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY10 XAR, 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 HY10 XAR registered?

HY10 XAR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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