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S444 BME

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,077 miles

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)

plastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,802 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,795 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,466 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre tread low/damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre tread low/damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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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S444 BME 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 S444 BME, 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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S444 BME is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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