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AF10 YWY

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,678 mi
Last recorded186,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 YWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 186,678 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 180,800 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor in places and both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 174,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas + outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 168,006 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,686 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 160,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres and front tyers worn to 2mm rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 152,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,444 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides nearside rear are very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 136,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges and blocking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,974 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven (stepped)

exhaust deteriorated at joins

Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,051 miles

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

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

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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AF10 YWY is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AF10 YWY, 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 AF10 YWY registered?

AF10 YWY is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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