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SA10 ADO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,846 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn & corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted x2 wheels, NSF & NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2, NSR & OSR (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring worn NSR & OSR, and slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NSR & OSR (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 110,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring worn NSR & OSR, and slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (22"aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NSR & OSR (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,627 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,627 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2016 64,745 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,528 miles

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

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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SA10 ADO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SA10 ADO, 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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SA10 ADO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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