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AF10 VNW

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,619 mi
Last recorded187,619 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 187,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer y pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible mesh deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2025 183,611 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 183,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 173,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 4 May 2023 160,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 144,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 125,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,160 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,392 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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AF10 VNW is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AF10 VNW, 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 AF10 VNW registered?

AF10 VNW is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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