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OY11 JBU

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,503 mi
Last recorded211,503 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 JBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 211,503 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 211,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 201,234 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 201,234 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low slightly dimmer than the other due to front damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 177,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower arm bush has slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 176,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner lower arm bush has slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 156,554 miles

under shields damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 137,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OY11 JBU is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY11 JBU, 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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OY11 JBU is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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