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MW60 CHJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,892 mi
Last recorded179,892 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 CHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 179,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 166,129 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 144,585 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,167 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,877 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,994 miles

oil leak/ oil filter seal.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MW60 CHJ 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 80%.

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 MW60 CHJ, 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 MW60 CHJ registered?

MW60 CHJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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