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LB10 XNK

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 151,233 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 151,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also lower dust cover u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,658 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 136,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,509 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,478 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,477 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,673 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,673 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may be frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,444 miles

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Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

See separate advisory sheet

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear sill jacking pad missing advise replacement

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

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 XNK is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

LB10 XNK is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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