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J17 AWN

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 AWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,407 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 110,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 91,305 miles

vehicle emits some black/blue smoke

Fail 4 Feb 2021 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

chunk out of n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,716 miles

chunk out of n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

some play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 76,379 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,984 miles

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,068 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 47,034 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 26,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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J17 AWN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J17 AWN, 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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J17 AWN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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