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GU10 FYF

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 FYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,883 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,094 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight leak from pas steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Osr light lens has water in it

Fail 17 Jul 2025 84,089 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Less than 1/2 leds on high level brake light are working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers are poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight leak from pas steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Osr light lens has water in it

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,387 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from pas rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking on sidewall and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 70,950 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking on sidewall and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,113 miles

Rear wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,669 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU10 FYF is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc 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 GU10 FYF, 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 GU10 FYF registered?

GU10 FYF is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is GU10 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU10 FYF 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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