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HV10 HRJ

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,196 mi
Last recorded177,196 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 HRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 177,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 171,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 164,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 160,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 138,644 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,632 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,562 miles

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

osr tyre out of shape

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HV10 HRJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV10 HRJ, 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 HV10 HRJ registered?

HV10 HRJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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