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LX11 WMU

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 WMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,259 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded advise replacement

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded advise replacement

Front subframe corroded

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked advise replacement

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

diesel smoke emission test result is below a recordable level

Fail 5 Jun 2019 37,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

diesel smoke emission test result is below a recordable level

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 24,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,824 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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LX11 WMU is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX11 WMU, 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 LX11 WMU registered?

LX11 WMU is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is LX11 WMU safe to buy?

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