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AJ53 OCT

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 131,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024
Fail 12 Jan 2024

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,179 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 102,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,999 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,059 miles

Front tyres balding on the inner shoulders

Rear both tyres are misshaped on the inner part of tyre tread

Fail 4 Feb 2017 68,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres balding on the inner shoulders

Rear both tyres are misshaped on the inner part of tyre tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,993 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 46,993 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,440 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AJ53 OCT is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 OCT, 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 AJ53 OCT registered?

AJ53 OCT is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is AJ53 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 OCT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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