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VN10 SLV

2010 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 SLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 58,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 58,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 53,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads look 80% worn ? (with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,289 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 49,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 46,226 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 46,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,176 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 44,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 22,535 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,521 miles

nearside front tyre has 2 nails

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,774 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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VN10 SLV is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN10 SLV, 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 VN10 SLV registered?

VN10 SLV is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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