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LJ11 JHU

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,835 mi
Last recorded145,835 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 JHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 145,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 145,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,230 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 140,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 134,152 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 129,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,448 miles

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

corrosion to rear shock absorbers top mounting areas

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,446 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear shock absorbers top mounting areas

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,647 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 11 Apr 2016 78,738 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 71,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,129 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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LJ11 JHU 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 LJ11 JHU, 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 LJ11 JHU registered?

LJ11 JHU is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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