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AF10 VNZ

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,741 mi
Last recorded162,741 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 162,741 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 162,736 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 150,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,207 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 129,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 115,497 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 115,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 95,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 95,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,084 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNZ is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

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

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