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FY61 HYB

2011 Saab 9-5

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,828 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 107,828 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,219 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,678 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,314 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 44,986 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 25 Nov 2014 36,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,379 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)

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

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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FY61 HYB is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY61 HYB, 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 FY61 HYB registered?

FY61 HYB is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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