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G3 DBC

2010 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 101,613 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Due to heavy corrosion (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust bracket no longer attached due to corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust bracket no longer attached due to corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis, Subframe and Suspension components corroded

Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 DBC is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DBC, 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 DBC registered?

G3 DBC is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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