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RV10 NSJ

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 NSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,280 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,188 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 111,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,227 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 97,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,330 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 91,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

gearbox oil leak

headlights flicker when turned off

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,414 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 63,570 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,856 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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RV10 NSJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RV10 NSJ, 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 RV10 NSJ registered?

RV10 NSJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2010.

Is RV10 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 NSJ shows 21 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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