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AF10 ZZN

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also showing signs of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear under body corroding

Various other front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 79,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also showing signs of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear under body corroding

Various other front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside handbrake cable clamp broken(cable still secure)

front and rear suspension subframes and mountings corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,541 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 ZZN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

AF10 ZZN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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