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LB10 XPE

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 XPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 140,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,246 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,955 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,723 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,885 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 44,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,402 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

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 XPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

LB10 XPE is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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