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AF10 VOA

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to both sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,085 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has a small split in the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position will not open correctly due to the main bonnet strut not being secure to the prescribed body mount (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet primary retaining device insecure the main bonnet strut is not attach to the prescribed mount location (3.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently potential risk of opening due to the main bonnet strut not being secure to the prescribed body mount and can not close the bonnet correctly and safely (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has a small split in the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

shoulders worn on front tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2022 90,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

shoulders worn on front tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 74,587 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,559 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface poor inner and outer sides N/S &O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor N/S&O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,973 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 VOA is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOA, 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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AF10 VOA is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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