CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF10 VNY

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 55,572 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 55,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,157 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 42,212 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,387 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked 235 45 17 97y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,283 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,876 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,458 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF10 VNY is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VNY, 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

How do I check the history of AF10 VNY?

You can check the full history of AF10 VNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF10 VNY registered?

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

Is AF10 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 VNY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF10 VNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF10 VNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.