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S444 BNG

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side covered in under seal

Pass 22 Jul 2024 128,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all steering and suspension components painted

under side covered in under seal

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components including both sub-frames are covered in under seal paint

under side covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,854 miles

under side covered in under seal, sub-frames, all suspension and brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2022 115,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under side covered in under seal, sub-frames, all suspension and brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 99,506 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 83,917 miles

both rear tyres worn to 4mm of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,193 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 62,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Jul 2014 48,487 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 BNG is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BNG, 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 BNG is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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