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RDM 40N

2011 Saab 9-5

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,761 mi
Last recorded173,761 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDM 40N
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 173,761 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 153,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,764 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 123,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,051 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,814 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RDM 40N is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RDM 40N, 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 RDM 40N registered?

RDM 40N is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is RDM 40N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDM 40N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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