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J444 JHB

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 JHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,235 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2026 77,235 miles

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 76,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake has been very hot

Pass 22 May 2025 237,007 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre is heavily cracked, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 237,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre is heavily cracked, but unable to view ply or cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,496 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear subframes corroding

exhaust system and mounting brackets corroding

Pass 17 May 2024 222,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 61,812 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 210,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 200,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2022 200,261 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 191,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 191,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 185,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 185,588 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 185,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 167,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 147,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,403 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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J444 JHB is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 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 J444 JHB, 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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J444 JHB is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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