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VA10 BZX

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 BZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 138,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,245 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,141 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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VA10 BZX is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA10 BZX, 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 VA10 BZX registered?

VA10 BZX is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is VA10 BZX safe to buy?

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