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SX59 LPU

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX59 LPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,305 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,986 miles

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Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,474 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 73,580 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust sections deteriorating with small leak on centre joint

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2015 67,639 miles

Daytime running lights flicker and go out when activated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,290 miles

Handbrake-cable return spring broken

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake-cable return spring broken

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,779 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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SX59 LPU is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SX59 LPU, 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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SX59 LPU is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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