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AK10 LXG

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,390 mi
Last recorded149,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 LXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 149,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear parking brake just met requirement(Performance low

Pass 14 Jul 2025 146,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 139,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 133,964 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 129,873 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 129,873 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 127,854 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 123,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,565 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 112,565 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,187 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,519 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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AK10 LXG is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK10 LXG, 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 AK10 LXG registered?

AK10 LXG is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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