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S23 HPT

2010 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,327 mi
Last recorded106,327 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 HPT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,327 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,990 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,230 miles

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED/SURFACE RUST

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,977 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,378 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,510 miles

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,629 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S23 HPT is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S23 HPT, 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 S23 HPT registered?

S23 HPT is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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