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SG10 HLO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,114 mi
Last recorded180,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 HLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 180,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 175,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 175,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 164,950 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 164,950 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,915 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 146,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 140,031 miles

Slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,104 miles

both front tyres poo condtion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 111,652 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,481 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,467 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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SG10 HLO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SG10 HLO, 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 SG10 HLO registered?

SG10 HLO is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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