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LT10 VDM

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,497 mi
Last recorded165,497 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 VDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 165,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 160,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 160,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper worn

Pass 11 Mar 2021 154,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 147,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,210 miles

Nearside rear pads worn

Nearside rear upper rose bush play

Offside headlamp washer missing

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,207 miles

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

back box corroded

front brakes worn

nearside front top mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

back box corroded

front brakes worn

nearside front top mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,119 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LT10 VDM is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT10 VDM, 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 LT10 VDM registered?

LT10 VDM is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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