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GX10 ZGR

2010 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX10 ZGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 153,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 153,172 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 133,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,077 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top of strut casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top of strut casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top of strut casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top of strut casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft outer joint boot not completely secure but still prevents an ingress of dirt etc.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft outer joint boot not completely secure but still prevents an ingress of dirt etc.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just acceptable. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,551 miles

235/45 18

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,173 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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GX10 ZGR is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White 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 GX10 ZGR, 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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GX10 ZGR is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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