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FX11 WXV

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,981 mi
Last recorded143,981 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 WXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 143,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 143,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 121,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,488 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,087 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 87,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,855 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2019 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexy at banjo bolt (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexy leaking at banjo bolt (1.1.3 (d))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,036 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

nearside front abs wire twisted

not checked nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,992 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

both rear tyres inner edges worn

nearside front abs wire twisted

not checked nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,083 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,880 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,107 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,573 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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FX11 WXV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 FX11 WXV, 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 FX11 WXV registered?

FX11 WXV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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