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JS56 JOS

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS56 JOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in diesel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement covered in fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 128,678 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Emissions unable to be completed wing fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire wing looks like pipe in clip (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in diesel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement covered in fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,498 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated have blown up (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated have blown up (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,906 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,582 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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JS56 JOS is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JS56 JOS, 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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JS56 JOS is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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