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OV59 KZO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,988 mi
Last recorded237,988 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 KZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 237,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 237,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 224,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Slight engine coolant leak.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 208,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Slight engine coolant leak.

Fail 10 Dec 2021 208,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush on hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Slight engine coolant leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 192,712 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 179,698 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))

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 165,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 165,540 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,436 miles

rear suspension- top lateral tie bar - wear to outer joint

Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,949 miles

engine cover and undertray some items not seen

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

tow bar ball missing at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,749 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT and worn on inner edge (attention soon)

offside front tyre tread JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT and worn on inner edge (attention soon)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,975 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Both rear shockabsorbers leaking (Att soon)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,975 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Both rear shockabsorbers leaking (Att soon)

Front brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped#

Handbrake travel requires attention

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OV59 KZO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV59 KZO, 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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OV59 KZO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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