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S25 TSD

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 TSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also has a few cracks on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 113,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also has a few cracks on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 111,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 109,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 109,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,124 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 104,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,748 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2021 85,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,666 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,666 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,576 miles

both rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 24,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S25 TSD is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S25 TSD, 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 S25 TSD registered?

S25 TSD is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is S25 TSD safe to buy?

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