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FY10 GFE

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,238 mi
Last recorded231,238 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 GFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 231,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 228,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 224,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 221,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 217,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 217,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 214,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 204,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 189,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 176,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 165,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 164,884 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 148,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 113,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,841 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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FY10 GFE is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FY10 GFE, 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 FY10 GFE registered?

FY10 GFE is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is FY10 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 GFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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