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OO06 RFB

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 RFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 123,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,249 miles

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

handbrake performance just met requirements

Fail 12 Nov 2022 78,249 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake performance just met requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,636 miles

both rear tyres tread lifting out of shape

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres out of shape / stepping

Fail 10 Oct 2020 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape / stepping

Pass 12 Oct 2019 56,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres out of shape / stepping

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise , heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

emissions too low to register

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,416 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,836 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,843 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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OO06 RFB is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 OO06 RFB, 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 OO06 RFB registered?

OO06 RFB is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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