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J19 MHG

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,417 mi
Last recorded161,417 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 MHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 161,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 159,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 158,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 155,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 152,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,887 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are detached

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm in places

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,407 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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J19 MHG is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J19 MHG, 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 J19 MHG registered?

J19 MHG is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is J19 MHG safe to buy?

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