2010 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LC60 OPW
2010 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 142,300 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC60 OPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 142,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC60 OPW 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 OPW) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC60 OPW Mileage History
- 26/09/2023130,513 mi
- 27/09/2023130,513 mi
- 12/09/2024137,601 mi+7,088 mi
- 25/09/2025142,297 mi+4,696 mi
- 03/10/2025142,300 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,833 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: Poor
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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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