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J88 AWB

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 AWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,873 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 43,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,137 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 34,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,443 miles

Brake pedal travel longer than normal but not excessive

Front wipers will require replacement soon

Parking brake lever near travel limit

Whole underside of vehicle including suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,443 miles

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

All 4 brake disc's starting to corrode

Brake pedal travel longer than normal but not excessive

Front wipers will require replacement soon

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

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

Parking brake lever near travel limit

Whole underside of vehicle including suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,310 miles

All brake disc's slight surface corrosion, most likely due to standing

Both subframes starting to corrode, most likely due to standing

Brake pedal travel slightly longer than normal but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Near wear limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Near wear limit (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,628 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,640 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

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

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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J88 AWB is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J88 AWB, 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 J88 AWB registered?

J88 AWB is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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