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AF10 VNU

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,366 mi
Last recorded145,366 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,366 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2022 145,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2021 133,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,202 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded, pitted... (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VNU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNU, 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.

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What year was AF10 VNU registered?

AF10 VNU is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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The MOT history for AF10 VNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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