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F4 NGF

2010 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,222 mi
Last recorded111,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 111,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 111,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

park brake only just to standard

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f & o/s/r

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,601 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f & o/s/r

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear age cracked

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,163 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,022 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,483 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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F4 NGF is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F4 NGF, 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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F4 NGF is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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