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EGZ 8277

2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,352 mi
Last recorded131,352 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 16091,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 8277
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,352 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 121,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 121,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 110,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,654 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,689 miles

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 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,689 miles

Offside Rear 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 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,739 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,465 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,307 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)

exhaust emmissions tested, to clean to register

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,996 miles

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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EGZ 8277 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160 in Grey 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 EGZ 8277, 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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EGZ 8277 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Ttid 160, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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