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LK11 LSD

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 LSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,449 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,252 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Sep 2020 82,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 71,995 miles

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

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

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 2 May 2016 63,001 miles

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

advise child seat

Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

advise child seat

Pass 6 Apr 2015 56,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f/tyre has minor cut

n/s/r/tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f/tyre has minor cut

n/s/r/tyre wearing on edges

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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LK11 LSD is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LK11 LSD, 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 LK11 LSD registered?

LK11 LSD is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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