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HBF 38

2010 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,116 mi
Last recorded37,116 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBF 38
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 28,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,237 miles

Engine cover & over sills fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 15,318 miles

BOTH rear tyre`s perished & cracked on sidewall

Engine cover & over sills fitted

Offside front tyre 3mm, cracked & perished on sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 13,376 miles

Engine cover fitted

Over sills fitted

both rear tyres perrished &7yrs old

offside front tyre perrished & 7yrs old

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 May 2015 10,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,138 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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HBF 38 is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBF 38, 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 HBF 38 registered?

HBF 38 is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is HBF 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBF 38 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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