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FFZ 3951

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,751 mi
Last recorded174,751 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 3951
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 174,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 172,041 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 166,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 162,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 149,021 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs and Shock absorbers Corroded

Exhaust/Exhaust hangers Corroded

Nearside Front Anti - Roll D bush has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe Corroded

Various Engine covers/Undertrays Fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2019 128,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs and Shock absorbers Corroded

Exhaust/Exhaust hangers Corroded

Nearside Front Anti - Roll D bush has slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe Corroded

Various Engine covers/Undertrays Fitted restricting inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,834 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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FFZ 3951 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFZ 3951, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFZ 3951 registered?

FFZ 3951 is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is FFZ 3951 safe to buy?

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