Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 (2010)
2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 SAAB 9-3 Turbo is a below-average bet at the MOT box: only 66.2% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and a troubling 31.5% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above acceptable. That combination flags serious reliability concerns for a potential buyer.
The median mileage of 89,817 miles is reasonable for a 14-year-old car, but the average 2.27 failures per test and 10.1 advisories per vehicle reveal persistent mechanical issues beyond wear-and-tear. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection specifically focus on the turbo system, suspension, and braking components, as these cars are generating failures at a notably higher rate than their peers.
What to check before buying a 2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 vehicles fall between 68,257 and 111,422 miles.
2010 Saab 9 3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 — Still on the Road
56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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