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DG11 NLC

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 NLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,451 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,260 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,699 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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DG11 NLC is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG11 NLC, 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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What year was DG11 NLC registered?

DG11 NLC is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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