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ML11 NOU

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 NOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 183,832 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 177,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 177,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 155,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 155,723 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 147,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front service brake application slightly uneven

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both inner strip lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 147,034 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front service brake application slightly uneven

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both inner strip lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 132,458 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight rear brake bind

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front washer jet low on screen

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,280 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front washer jet low on screen

Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,212 miles

covers & trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 100,212 miles

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

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

covers & trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,834 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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ML11 NOU is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML11 NOU, 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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ML11 NOU is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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