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LB10 NHY

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,703 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise very slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,326 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,069 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter leaking/sensor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,615 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side wiper-blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,765 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 NHY is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LB10 NHY, 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 LB10 NHY registered?

LB10 NHY is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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