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JU57 CDG

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,248 mi
Last recorded185,248 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 CDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 185,248 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edges (1.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut tops casings are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre is low/worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is cracking in tread and getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 185,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsr toe link arm outer boot is cracking/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edges (1.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut tops casings are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nsr noplate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre is low/worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is cracking in tread and getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Osr toe link arm outer boot is cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 175,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 169,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 169,607 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn down to 2mm Legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 164,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 162,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 162,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,821 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 142,535 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 142,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,799 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,449 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,733 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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JU57 CDG is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JU57 CDG, 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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JU57 CDG is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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