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RV59 NMJ

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,040 mi
Last recorded100,040 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,040 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 100,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer/centre pipe join (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,751 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 36,751 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,398 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,043 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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RV59 NMJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 RV59 NMJ, 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 RV59 NMJ registered?

RV59 NMJ is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is RV59 NMJ safe to buy?

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