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AO10 DNU

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus shock absorber casings n/s and o/s and slight movement on top mountings when jacked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms and springs n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountings n/s and o/s plus dust covers loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust fittings and retaining bolts rusty

rear exhaust brackets heavily corroded plus fixing sleeves n/s and o/s

rear fuel filler pipes and tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,750 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casings n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges plus n/s slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms and springs n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountings n/s and o/s plus dust covers loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust brackets heavily corroded

rear fuel filler pipes and tank straps corroded

rear tyres worn to 2.2mm in places

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,193 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock warning on dashboard.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust sleave and mountings corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 100,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock warning on dashboard.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust sleave and mountings corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Rear exhausts corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,079 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipe. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,871 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded, not blowing

Various rear suspension components corroded but not weakened - arms, shocks, springs

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust mounting points rusty.

fuel tank straps rusty.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust mounting points rusty.

fuel tank straps rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,380 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, RBT test ok (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, RBT test ok (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, RBT test ok (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, RBT test ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,550 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,472 miles

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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AO10 DNU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO10 DNU, 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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AO10 DNU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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