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OY10 BOU

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,407 mi
Last recorded77,407 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 BOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,407 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 77,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,715 miles

advise damage to screen

advise n/s/r light unit cracked

advise o/s/f seat belt fluffy

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,715 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advise damage to screen

advise n/s/r light unit cracked

advise o/s/f seat belt fluffy

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,807 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 25,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY10 BOU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OY10 BOU, 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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OY10 BOU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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