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CF03 NEF

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Osf and Nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 107,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Osf and Nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,808 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,995 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,173 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,236 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,920 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

fuel filter damp

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 64,090 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracked/deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,456 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CF03 NEF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF03 NEF, 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 CF03 NEF registered?

CF03 NEF is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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