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ST10 DFX

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 DFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension items (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,967 miles

Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,952 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front headlamp beam intensity slightly reduced

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 100,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,014 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak engine covers and under trays fitted ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,004 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush at hub end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak engine covers and under trays fitted ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUTS ON INSIDE SIDEWALL SHOWING CORDS 225/45X17Y (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,853 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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ST10 DFX is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST10 DFX, 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 ST10 DFX registered?

ST10 DFX is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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