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JIG 7223

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,672 mi
Last recorded150,672 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 7223
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 150,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 141,927 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 135,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 130,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,194 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 123,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 120,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,161 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,133 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,133 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads look very low?

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge and at 2.0mm

rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,392 miles

Exhaust emitted smoke only just passed limits after 3 attempts

Ignition switch sticking intermittently so then preventing steering lock to engage

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Rear tyre has small deep cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread & feathered

Stop light on O/S outer not working but operated by inner side light to compensate

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,167 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,100 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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JIG 7223 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JIG 7223, 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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JIG 7223 is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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