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LB10 XOG

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 169,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 159,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 139,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower area of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lower of wheel arch corroded.

Note: Offside front fog light damaged and inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 133,741 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lower of wheel arch corroded.

Note: Offside front fog light damaged and inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,463 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 129,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 124,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 106,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 95,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 82,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 73,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOG is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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