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NX11 RFY

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,291 mi
Last recorded144,291 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX11 RFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 144,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill are heavy corrosion. Recommend earliest attention.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside approaching 2mm wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy corrosion.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 144,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords and wire exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill are heavy corrosion. Recommend earliest attention.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside approaching 2mm wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,846 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 129,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,885 miles

umnder guard

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,643 miles

Engine tray has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 89,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear pads starting to get low

Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,898 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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NX11 RFY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NX11 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

NX11 RFY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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