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HV11 GKF

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 GKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,487 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,659 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,671 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,508 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,674 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,674 miles

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

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

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

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 46,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV11 GKF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV11 GKF, 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 HV11 GKF registered?

HV11 GKF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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