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SG60 SYH

2010 Saab 9-5

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,843 mi
Last recorded91,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 SYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,843 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively inseure (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,843 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively inseure (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 91,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions failed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded holed rear box nsr (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping.. further inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear corroded axle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,875 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

steering lock warning on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,480 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 28,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,314 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SG60 SYH is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG60 SYH, 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 SG60 SYH registered?

SG60 SYH is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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