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ST10 DFZ

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 DFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,738 miles

both headlamps flicker when turning off

parking brake cable return springs missing but not affecting operation

Fail 29 Mar 2021 52,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamps flicker when turning off

parking brake cable return springs missing but not affecting operation

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 31,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,580 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 DFZ is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

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

Is ST10 DFZ safe to buy?

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