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LB10 NGF

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded/holed at front inner track control arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded/holed at front inner track control arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm front mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm front mount corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,943 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 116,943 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,872 miles

Windscreen washer not working all front (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,300 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around tread area

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread (235/45zr17)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,439 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 NGF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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