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M66 PLO

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 119,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 119,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,489 miles

Heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,331 miles

Heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,331 miles

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

Heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,535 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on under side and front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

front and rear suspension surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated but still secure

all exhaust system excessive corroded but still secure

rear underside suspension prescribed area corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated but still secure

all exhaust system excessive corroded but still secure

rear underside suspension prescribed area corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread wall (SHAPE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread wall (SHAPE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,732 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 54,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,669 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 27,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M66 PLO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M66 PLO, 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 M66 PLO registered?

M66 PLO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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