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HV61 BBX

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 BBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,272 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,162 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear inner shoulders.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,241 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 38,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,858 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,759 miles

Engine to clean for smoke test machine to record result.

Offside front tyre has slight damage too side wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,354 miles

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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HV61 BBX is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HV61 BBX, 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 HV61 BBX registered?

HV61 BBX is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HV61 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 BBX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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