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AV10 EFR

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,637 mi
Last recorded163,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 EFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 163,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2025 157,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,619 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 108,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out off shape 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,656 miles

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,335 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,488 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,413 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,035 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread pattern.

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

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

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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AV10 EFR is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 AV10 EFR, 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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AV10 EFR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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