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AD59 SVN

2010 Saab 9-3

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 148,194 miles

Both head lights cloudy

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,486 miles

Exhaust flexi section worn, but still in tact with no gas leaks

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 139,486 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section worn, but still in tact with no gas leaks

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 129,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light pink in colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,010 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 18 Apr 2023 119,010 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2022 109,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,054 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,660 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,502 miles

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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AD59 SVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Gold 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD59 SVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 SVN registered?

AD59 SVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is AD59 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 SVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD59 SVN have outstanding finance?

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