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SP60 SMU

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 SMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,922 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s rear, o/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front shockers both are corroded

n/s rear, o/s rear axle mount corroded

rear axle is corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,093 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,700 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,315 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,529 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,410 miles

front exhaust down pipe brading broken

Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs worn corroded

front exhaust down pipe brading broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 26,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SP60 SMU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP60 SMU, 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 SP60 SMU registered?

SP60 SMU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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