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HV11 GKK

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

268,997 mi
Last recorded268,997 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 GKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 268,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 249,288 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 249,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 222,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2021 211,541 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid micro switch inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower both front and rear subframes some surface corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 211,534 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid micro switch inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower both front and rear subframes some surface corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 201,491 miles

Rear subframe corrosion

steering column adjuster slight movement in clamped position

Pass 7 Mar 2019 183,018 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 183,018 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 170,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 155,413 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,792 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing on back of tank (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HV11 GKK is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HV11 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

HV11 GKK is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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