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FX11 WZA

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,760 mi
Last recorded181,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 WZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 173,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 173,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 167,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 162,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,553 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2020 157,552 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2019 140,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 115,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 106,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,078 miles

n/s/r trye slightly worn on inner edge

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 WZA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX11 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

FX11 WZA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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