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DE11 CZJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 CZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,694 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 132,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,670 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,309 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,755 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,033 miles

both rears tyres worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

both front discs slight worn

no print out due to low emission

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,141 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing component

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,128 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE11 CZJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE11 CZJ, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE11 CZJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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