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DY11 ECC

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 ECC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,609 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,608 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,520 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,701 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,024 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,397 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,695 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,695 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 ECC is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY11 ECC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY11 ECC registered?

DY11 ECC is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is DY11 ECC safe to buy?

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