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MK11 VMM

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,621 mi
Last recorded147,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 147,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,993 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 108,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,975 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 92,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 79,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,609 miles

Advise offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,158 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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MK11 VMM is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

MK11 VMM is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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