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CM04 MCF

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM04 MCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,164 miles

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))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking where it joins the calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 May 2025 95,621 miles

Exhaust flexi section leaking and has only just met the requirements

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

Pass 8 May 2024 92,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 87,717 miles

front brake pads worn very low (to limit on nearside )

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to legal limit at time of test .

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and low in places and has a nail in the tread

offside repeater lamp faded slightly

signs of slight exhaust leak on front flexi section

small cut in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre near to limit but no cords visible at time of test .

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 5 May 2022 83,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 77,213 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in the tread and is wearing unevenly

Fail 11 May 2020 77,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has nail in the tread and is wearing unevenly

Pass 13 May 2019 71,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 71,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front very near wear limits... 235/45x17 Y

Pass 3 May 2018 65,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 57,406 miles

Nearside centre part of blade missing

Pass 11 May 2016 49,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 42,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 35,302 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 26,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 26,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 26,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CM04 MCF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CM04 MCF, 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 CM04 MCF registered?

CM04 MCF is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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