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VA10 LXF

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 142,433 miles

emissions too clean ? no input available

rear tyres slight distortion

Pass 22 Jul 2025 139,804 miles

Rear tyres distorted

emissions too clean to register

rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2025 139,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres distorted

emissions too clean to register

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,253 miles

rear tyres noisy ? road noise

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 129,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 120,298 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,400 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak possible water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,358 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak possible water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,047 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,047 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,231 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,231 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,644 miles

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

rear discs dicoloured with heat ?

rear pads disintegrating with heat ?

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,880 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 LXF is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 VA10 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

VA10 LXF is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is VA10 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 LXF 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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