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SM10 OSD

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 OSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 142,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at strut mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal upper shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

exhaust parts corroded

nearside and offside rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,621 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of car corroded. front and rear sub-frames corroded. Outer body sill corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 136,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of car corroded. front and rear sub-frames corroded. Outer body sill corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,199 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Front track rod inner joint has slght play

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside sill corroded at rear

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

Rear shocker casings corroded

centre heat shield insecure

exhaust parts and flanges corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak from engine

sraping noise from n/s front wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,303 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 118,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,004 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 115,004 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,941 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fan belt worn

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,498 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,498 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,796 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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SM10 OSD is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM10 OSD, 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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SM10 OSD is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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