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J22 SEY

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 131,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screw in offside rear tyre tread pattern

Fail 13 Jan 2026 131,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

led's not working in high level stop lamp

screw in offside rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2025 128,340 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,720 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 113,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,094 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges) ( 3 mm remaining ) ( 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining ) ( 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,319 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,112 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 54,112 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,030 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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J22 SEY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J22 SEY, 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 J22 SEY registered?

J22 SEY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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