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VE10 VBL

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 VBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,213 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror glass missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 109,211 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror glass missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,784 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,782 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,682 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,667 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,806 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,601 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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VE10 VBL is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE10 VBL, 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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VE10 VBL is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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