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AF10 ZZL

2010 Saab 9-3

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,496 mi
Last recorded167,496 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 ZZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 167,496 miles

nearside rear light damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2023 167,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2022 151,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2022 151,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2019 142,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,710 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 127,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,305 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 102,305 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,506 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZZL is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

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

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