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AF10 YPR

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,865 mi
Last recorded155,865 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 155,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 151,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,112 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 145,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,722 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 9 Dec 2017 111,722 miles

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,551 miles

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,549 miles

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

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,045 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,045 miles

Nearside Front 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 YPR 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 68.4%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

AF10 YPR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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