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OV59 KZW

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,097 mi
Last recorded155,097 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 KZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 155,097 miles

coroshion rear suspenshion

handbrake return spring broken nsr

Fail 20 Nov 2024 154,987 miles

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

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

coroshion rear suspenshion

handbrake return spring broken nsr

Pass 25 Nov 2023 146,216 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 146,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,722 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 104,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 97,047 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 97,045 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,924 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,841 miles

Damage to nearside rear quater panel

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Damage to nearside rear quater panel

Engine management light on

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

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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OV59 KZW is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV59 KZW, 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 OV59 KZW registered?

OV59 KZW is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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The MOT history for OV59 KZW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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