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VA10 LXK

2010 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,877 mi
Last recorded126,877 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 LXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 126,877 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 22 Apr 2025 117,895 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 106,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,109 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 87,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,431 miles

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 7 Mar 2018 63,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,116 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 LXK is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA10 LXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA10 LXK registered?

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

Is VA10 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 LXK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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