2010 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · XS55 AAB
2010 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 45,558 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XS55 AAB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 45,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XS55 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Saab 9-3 (XS55 AAB) between June 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
XS55 AAB Mileage History
- 28/06/201327,813 mi
- 16/07/201327,815 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/201429,322 mi+1,507 mi
- 29/06/201531,132 mi+1,810 mi
- 17/06/201632,519 mi+1,387 mi
- 06/07/201733,831 mi+1,312 mi
- 27/06/201835,600 mi+1,769 mi
- 17/06/201937,259 mi+1,659 mi
- 20/10/202038,964 mi+1,705 mi
- 01/10/202139,682 mi+718 mi
- 03/10/202240,554 mi+872 mi
- 05/10/202341,526 mi+972 mi
- 07/10/202442,433 mi+907 mi
- 23/09/202543,244 mi+811 mi
- 24/09/202543,244 mi
- 14/10/202645,480 mi+2,236 mi
- 22/10/202645,558 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,332 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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