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VA10 LXO

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,578 mi
Last recorded74,578 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 LXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,884 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,103 miles

both rear tyres feathering off on inner edges of tread

Pass 8 May 2018 50,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,206 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 45,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,257 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,525 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 LXO is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

Is VA10 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 LXO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA10 LXO have outstanding finance?

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