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LR11 YDU

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 YDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,988 miles

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

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

screen chipped

Fail 6 Feb 2014 12,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,356 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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LR11 YDU is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

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

Is LR11 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 YDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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