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NG11 ADE

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG11 ADE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,941 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 114,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe section. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (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 worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021
Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 48,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,556 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/ centre (1.2.1b)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 30,555 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/ centre (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake is lightly binding

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 27,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,673 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 18,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,163 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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NG11 ADE is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NG11 ADE, 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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NG11 ADE is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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