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GS05 MCL

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 MCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 39,867 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 36,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 33,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 29,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 19,885 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 18,966 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 18,314 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 14,291 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 12,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GS05 MCL is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GS05 MCL, 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 GS05 MCL registered?

GS05 MCL is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2010.

Is GS05 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS05 MCL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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