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MK11 VLV

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 132,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 132,436 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 123,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,965 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,863 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,454 miles

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

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

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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MK11 VLV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 MK11 VLV, 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 MK11 VLV registered?

MK11 VLV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is MK11 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 VLV 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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