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LV60 DTF

2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,537 mi
Last recorded197,537 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 DTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 197,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 182,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 175,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and glass damaged but remains secure at the time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 175,285 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and glass damaged but remains secure at the time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 159,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 147,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 147,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 142,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 133,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 124,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2016 104,594 miles

Nearside Rear three cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,317 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160?

Based on 2,385 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
7,708
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
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LV60 DTF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 91,396 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 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV60 DTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV60 DTF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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