2010 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · DG10 TZL
2010 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 171,836 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG10 TZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 171,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG10 TZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Saab 9-3 (DG10 TZL) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DG10 TZL Mileage History
- 29/03/2022121,157 mi
- 31/03/2023131,011 mi+9,854 mi
- 21/03/2024142,706 mi+11,695 mi
- 27/03/2025156,192 mi+13,486 mi
- 01/04/2026171,836 mi+15,644 mi
Average of roughly 12,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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