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LB10 XNE

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,710 mi
Last recorded107,710 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 XNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,382 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2020 80,717 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 75,395 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 64,629 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 55,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XNE is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 XNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB10 XNE registered?

LB10 XNE is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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The MOT history for LB10 XNE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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