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A15 OWU

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,097 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,887 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power Steering Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sets Of Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,941 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 69,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,167 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,582 miles

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,167 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 31,228 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,130 miles

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

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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A15 OWU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A15 OWU, 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 A15 OWU registered?

A15 OWU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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