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FE11 KVO

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 114,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,816 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side shock absober dust cover.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,417 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 106,417 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,916 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coils starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 98,908 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coils starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower undertray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,162 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine undertray slightly insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine undertray slightly insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,714 miles

Nearside Front undertray insecure

Rear Lower Oil leak engine ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,418 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre is feathering and starting to crack

Offside front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge, and is also feathering and cracking

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,418 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside rear tyre is feathering and starting to crack

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

Offside front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge, and is also feathering and cracking

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,820 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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FE11 KVO 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 FE11 KVO, 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 KVO is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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