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LR11 WGE

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,861 mi
Last recorded186,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 WGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 186,861 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2024 183,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 180,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 180,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 156,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,216 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake pads appear low

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LR11 WGE is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR11 WGE, 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 LR11 WGE registered?

LR11 WGE is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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