2010 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LC60 OPH
2010 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 110,658 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC60 OPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 110,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC60 OPH 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 (LC60 OPH) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC60 OPH Mileage History
- 30/08/2023103,807 mi
- 30/07/2024105,585 mi+1,778 mi
- 01/09/2025108,152 mi+2,567 mi
- 01/09/2025108,153 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2026110,658 mi+2,505 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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