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S444 BCC

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,913 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Fail 30 Sep 2024 124,780 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,375 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall & getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 101,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,308 miles

eml light bon

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,428 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,593 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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S444 BCC is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S444 BCC, 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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S444 BCC is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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