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HV11 OBG

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,212 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 122,106 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 122,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a tear in it

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 104,294 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a tear in it

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OBG is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

HV11 OBG is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is HV11 OBG safe to buy?

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