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S4 AAB

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,918 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2025 162,918 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 150,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre split section to tailpipes (6.1.2 (a))

widespread underbody corrosion - rear

Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,905 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 130,905 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,100 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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S4 AAB is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S4 AAB, 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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S4 AAB is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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