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L8 WCK

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,671 miles

Lower Front lower Under tray fitted obscuring components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inside disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Underside Undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,476 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,375 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,375 miles

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

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

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,511 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,507 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,851 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L8 WCK is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L8 WCK, 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 L8 WCK registered?

L8 WCK is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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