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DY11 EBV

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,324 mi
Last recorded112,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 EBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2020 112,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,821 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,432 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both shocks dush/dirt covers loose (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,423 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both dust and birt covers detatch loose (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,696 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2015
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no measureable level of smoke was emitted from vehicle exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,577 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,565 miles

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

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

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

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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DY11 EBV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY11 EBV, 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 DY11 EBV registered?

DY11 EBV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is DY11 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 EBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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