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G3 CPO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 CPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,239 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,795 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,408 miles

chip on the front window screen in the swept area, not effecting the driver view

Fail 10 Jan 2022 75,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

chip on the front window screen in the swept area, not effecting the driver view

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,394 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 49,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 41,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,370 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 18,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,516 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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G3 CPO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 76,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G3 CPO registered?

G3 CPO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2010.

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