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LL59 ENT

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,727 mi
Last recorded183,727 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 ENT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 183,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (sump plug) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 183,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (sump plug) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 177,509 miles

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

Nearside washers poor

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 177,505 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip failed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside washers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 167,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 15 Jan 2024 167,765 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 159,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

central exhaust flexi section and rear silencer deteriorating

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,234 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes - nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flexi section and rear silencer deteriorating but not currently leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,564 miles

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

centre exhaust flexible section and rear silencer deteriorating but not currently leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,285 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,538 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers look slightly damp - recommend checking

Fail 13 Jan 2018 124,519 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers look slightly damp - recommend checking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,128 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,317 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LL59 ENT is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 LL59 ENT, 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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LL59 ENT is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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