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AX59 CTV

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 CTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,310 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding & peeling

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 21 May 2025 119,924 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding & peeling

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2024 112,905 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding & peeling

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 May 2023 109,211 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 May 2022 106,451 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 10 May 2022 106,451 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 101,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Fail 11 May 2020 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 1 May 2019 90,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

Rear excessive handbrake travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 84,743 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 84,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f foglamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s/f foglamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,180 miles

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

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,180 miles

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to o/s/r bumper.

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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AX59 CTV is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX59 CTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX59 CTV registered?

AX59 CTV is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 February 2010.

Is AX59 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX59 CTV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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