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FE10 PVA

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 PVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 146,234 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 146,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,445 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 139,445 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 434 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 124,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 114,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,343 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 106,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working bulb fitted (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 64,672 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 64,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,456 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front and rear tyres close to limit

Fail 26 May 2015 41,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front and rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 May 2014 27,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,130 miles

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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FE10 PVA is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE10 PVA, 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 FE10 PVA registered?

FE10 PVA is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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