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J5 HBL

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,253 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage boken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper both sides, shock absorber mounts corroded. require monitoring

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Rear Upper both rear shock absorber upper mountings corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 48,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,605 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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J5 HBL is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J5 HBL, 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 J5 HBL registered?

J5 HBL is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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