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NL11 EKR

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,642 mi
Last recorded160,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 160,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 156,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,873 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,853 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,415 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,285 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 EKR is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL11 EKR registered?

NL11 EKR is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NL11 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 EKR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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