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RV11 OBL

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 OBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full rear suspension crossmember showing signs of corrosion

noise from engine area

Pass 1 Jul 2025

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

full rear subframe showing corrosion

noise from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2024

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,666 miles

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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,918 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

noise on engine

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 105,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,494 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished/out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,272 miles

both rear tyres perished/out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

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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RV11 OBL is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV11 OBL, 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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RV11 OBL is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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