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K1 SAB

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,698 mi
Last recorded147,698 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 147,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,944 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 117,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,001 miles

vehicle fitted with winter tyres on front which measure 2-3mm of tread

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,722 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,751 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,126 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,126 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,347 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,907 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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K1 SAB is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 K1 SAB, 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 K1 SAB registered?

K1 SAB is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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The MOT history for K1 SAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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