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LB10 XLT

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 82,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 74,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 74,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,578 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 XLT is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

LB10 XLT is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2010.

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