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SD60 GVZ

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD60 GVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,845 miles

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

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

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

recommend tracking

Fail 9 Mar 2026 162,841 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from fuel tank and filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

recommend tracking

Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 98,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,478 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,554 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55W17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55W17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 9 Nov 2013 40,318 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight bind on both rear wheels

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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SD60 GVZ is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SD60 GVZ, 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 SD60 GVZ registered?

SD60 GVZ is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is SD60 GVZ safe to buy?

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