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DU11 WTK

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,071 mi
Last recorded148,071 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 WTK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 148,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 148,022 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,686 miles

covers on under body

Fail 15 Jul 2024 137,686 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers on under body

Pass 11 Jul 2023 134,321 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 134,321 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,936 miles

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 29 Jun 2021 129,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 129,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 93,441 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,901 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,901 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,776 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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DU11 WTK is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU11 WTK, 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 DU11 WTK registered?

DU11 WTK is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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