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DY11 EEJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 EEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023

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

centre brake light faulty

Pass 8 Sep 2022 188,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 188,746 miles

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

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

REV LIGHT

Pass 22 Sep 2021 177,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 170,913 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 170,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,720 miles

Offside reverse light inoperative

Rear both shocker covers insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,720 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside reverse light inoperative

Rear both shocker covers insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded allover

Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 121,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,505 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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DY11 EEJ 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 61.1%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

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

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