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SV10 TNU

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,713 mi
Last recorded163,713 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 TNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 163,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 163,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 152,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 137,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,080 miles

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,057 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,520 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,444 miles

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

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

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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SV10 TNU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV10 TNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV10 TNU registered?

SV10 TNU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is SV10 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV10 TNU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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