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FE11 WKV

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationFE11 WKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 125,164 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,728 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,191 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,114 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2014 32,685 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 WKV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKV, 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 FE11 WKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE11 WKV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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