2010 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · SA10 ADO
2010 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 112,846 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA10 ADO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 112,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA10 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Saab 9-5 (SA10 ADO) between February 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
SA10 ADO Mileage History
- 19/02/201339,528 mi
- 25/02/201454,133 mi+14,605 mi
- 09/02/201559,152 mi+5,019 mi
- 03/03/201664,745 mi+5,593 mi
- 03/03/201772,627 mi+7,882 mi
- 03/03/201772,627 mi
- 20/02/201878,710 mi+6,083 mi
- 01/03/201987,229 mi+8,519 mi
- 24/02/202093,642 mi+6,413 mi
- 11/02/202197,304 mi+3,662 mi
- 10/02/2022102,636 mi+5,332 mi
- 06/02/2023105,111 mi+2,475 mi
- 06/02/2024107,304 mi+2,193 mi
- 17/02/2025110,683 mi+3,379 mi
- 17/02/2025110,683 mi
- 27/02/2026112,846 mi+2,163 mi
Average of roughly 5,631 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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