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AR04 ERO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,003 mi
Last recorded147,003 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 144,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,974 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 120,974 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,687 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,697 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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AR04 ERO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AR04 ERO, 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 AR04 ERO registered?

AR04 ERO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is AR04 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 ERO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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