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BG10 DKF

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,062 mi
Last recorded160,062 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 DKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 160,062 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 160,053 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 137,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 137,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub mounted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue on front and back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 101,692 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 101,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

advise checking o/s handbrake ?

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,267 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil two rear (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,006 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,629 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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BG10 DKF is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG10 DKF, 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 BG10 DKF registered?

BG10 DKF is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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