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A23 NES

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,885 mi
Last recorded118,885 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 NES
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,047 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,196 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,160 miles

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

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

crack in screen

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454019 (4.1.D.1b)

crack in screen

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,120 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread

windscreen stone chipped nearside

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,522 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)

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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A23 NES is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 A23 NES, 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 A23 NES registered?

A23 NES is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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