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LB60 CUO

2011 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB60 CUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,917 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 145,988 miles

Central Heatshield loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 145,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Heatshield loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded High pressure pipe at offside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At nearside rear mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded High pressure pipe at offside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 126,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 113,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,745 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre mis-shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre mis-shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,111 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 41,075 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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LB60 CUO is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LB60 CUO, 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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LB60 CUO is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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