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LC59 XEW

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,817 mi
Last recorded146,817 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front tyres cracking/spliting on inner sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,944 miles

Rear number plate mounting panel loose

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

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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LC59 XEW is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC59 XEW, 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 LC59 XEW registered?

LC59 XEW is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2010.

Is LC59 XEW safe to buy?

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