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VA10 CBV

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 78,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 67,410 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,992 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,757 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear tyres are cracking within the tread

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 CBV is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VA10 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

VA10 CBV is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is VA10 CBV safe to buy?

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