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NX11 RDV

2011 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

192,936 mi
Last recorded192,936 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX11 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 192,936 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 192,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 309,765 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering Rack Damp

Pass 21 Aug 2023 188,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 188,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 184,979 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed + nail in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2022 184,979 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed + nail in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 176,088 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 176,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 164,965 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 164,961 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Advise o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2018 154,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 154,474 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 141,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 141,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 127,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 117,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 117,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 104,860 miles

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 104,860 miles

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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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NX11 RDV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NX11 RDV, 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 NX11 RDV registered?

NX11 RDV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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