2010 Saab 9-5 · 2,218 MOT tests
2010 Saab 9-5 reliability
2010 Saab 9-5s fail 29% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 9-5 years (2,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- 29%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 105,659
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,218
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Saab 9-5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Suspension8.3%
- Brakes6.7%
- Tyres5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.62%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.44%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.8%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.48%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.86%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Saab 9-5 reliable?
2010 Saab 9-5s fail 29% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 9-5 years (2,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Saab 9-5 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.04% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Saab 9-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Saab 9-5 shows 105,659 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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