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AF10 VNR

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,229 mi
Last recorded204,229 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 204,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 204,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 191,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 182,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 172,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 172,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 162,526 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 151,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet cable seized

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,865 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AF10 VNR is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF10 VNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF10 VNR registered?

AF10 VNR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AF10 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 VNR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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