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LV60 OWM

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 OWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 118,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 105,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 77,702 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour dip beam is purple (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,029 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,742 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 41,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 33,877 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LV60 OWM is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV60 OWM, 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 LV60 OWM registered?

LV60 OWM is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is LV60 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV60 OWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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