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NL11 EKB

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 EKB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,790 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,862 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 60,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,060 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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NL11 EKB is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NL11 EKB, 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 NL11 EKB registered?

NL11 EKB is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for NL11 EKB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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