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LN60 XRE

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN60 XRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 122,704 miles

Rear Coil Springs Fitted Opposite Way To Each Other

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 118,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 95,260 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 95,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,508 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight trace of oil from top (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,861 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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LN60 XRE is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN60 XRE, 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 LN60 XRE registered?

LN60 XRE is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is LN60 XRE safe to buy?

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