2010 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · YX10 VKR
2010 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 156,246 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX10 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 156,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX10 VKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Saab 9-5 (YX10 VKR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YX10 VKR Mileage History
- 17/03/2023133,524 mi
- 18/03/2024140,640 mi+7,116 mi
- 19/03/2024140,651 mi+11 mi
- 17/03/2025147,748 mi+7,097 mi
- 16/03/2026156,246 mi+8,498 mi
Average of roughly 7,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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