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AF10 YPV

2010 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 YPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 45,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 44,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 43,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,670 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 42,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly discoloured

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,109 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,492 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,705 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 YPV is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YPV, 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 AF10 YPV registered?

AF10 YPV is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is AF10 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 YPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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