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LC11 VPL

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 VPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,286 miles

Exhaust system corroded from DPF an back

Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 90,501 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 83,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 72,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 38,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,974 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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LC11 VPL is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC11 VPL, 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 LC11 VPL registered?

LC11 VPL is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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