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LG10 RCU

2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15081,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 160,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 156,214 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2024 146,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 134,149 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 91,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 91,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,003 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,003 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,783 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 19,774 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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LG10 RCU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG10 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG10 RCU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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