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HY10 XAU

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 XAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,054 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,350 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,115 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,668 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear spring lower coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flex pipe joint has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm body mounted bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,059 miles

both rear tyres are slightly stepped on the inner bands

Pass 2 May 2018 60,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,386 miles

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

small cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,197 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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HY10 XAU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HY10 XAU, 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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HY10 XAU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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