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VHZ 2987

2010 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 2987
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 120,219 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,700 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 110,700 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 100,767 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,419 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,674 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,122 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,247 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,888 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,030 miles

3mm tread depth on rear tyres

o/s front tyre slight sidewall damage & worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,874 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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VHZ 2987 is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VHZ 2987, 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 VHZ 2987 registered?

VHZ 2987 is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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