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LB10 NFV

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,660 mi
Last recorded152,660 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 NFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 152,660 miles

Front Coil spring worn N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 152,660 miles

Front Coil spring worn N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine oil put in to carry out mot test

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,340 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipes above sub frame not visable

Rear Upper Shock absorber mountings corroded on both sides

Fail 10 Nov 2023 132,333 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipes above sub frame not visible

Rear Upper Shock absorber mountings corroded on both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion weeping oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Input pipe corroded and split on weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting’s corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,138 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,537 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 119,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 91,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 91,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to get any readings from the diesel smoke tester

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,570 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to get any readings from the diesel smoke tester

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,274 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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LB10 NFV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB10 NFV, 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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LB10 NFV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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