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SV10 TOA

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 TOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 74,011 miles

all under side of vehicle coated in heavy under seal

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 74,002 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle coated in heavy under seal

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,464 miles

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,084 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,943 miles

Emissions not tested not carried out due to intercooler (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting area holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached linkage detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear access to rear seat belts car loaded

Pass 14 May 2020 67,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle fitted with winter tyres on front at time of test

Fail 14 May 2020 67,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with winter tyres on front at time of test

Pass 9 May 2019 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower suspension arm bush at rear hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r trailing arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub-frame n/s/r bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r trailing arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub-frame o/s/r bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,283 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,438 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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SV10 TOA is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TOA, 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 SV10 TOA registered?

SV10 TOA is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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