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KV10 NLE

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,432 mi
Last recorded147,432 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 NLE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 147,432 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 134,789 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside cracking/cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside cracking/cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,567 miles

Front Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 125,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,148 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 117,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,721 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,071 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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KV10 NLE is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV10 NLE, 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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KV10 NLE is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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