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HV61 EJA

2011 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 51,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 51,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,914 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 160,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 150,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,731 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 132,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,415 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 EJA is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 EJA registered?

HV61 EJA is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is HV61 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 EJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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