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FE11 KUW

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 KUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both back bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2026 117,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,999 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,303 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,303 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,097 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,380 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,575 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has a light misting of oil.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,333 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE11 KUW is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE11 KUW, 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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FE11 KUW is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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