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ML59 DVO

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

271,487 mi
Last recorded271,487 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 271,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatsheild insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2023 271,487 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatsheild insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 266,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 266,900 miles

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 260,412 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 260,407 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 259,264 miles

Both headlight lens starting to fade

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 258,675 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 258,675 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 246,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 221,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 190,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 160,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 160,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,752 miles

Rear brakes worn low.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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ML59 DVO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML59 DVO, 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 ML59 DVO registered?

ML59 DVO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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