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K18 MLC

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026
Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,397 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,397 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,939 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,939 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,836 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,836 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,568 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

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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K18 MLC is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K18 MLC, 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 K18 MLC registered?

K18 MLC is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is K18 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 MLC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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