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S44 BRF

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,803 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 94,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure fixing plastic lug broken/missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 82,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,336 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,398 miles

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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S44 BRF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 S44 BRF, 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 S44 BRF registered?

S44 BRF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is S44 BRF safe to buy?

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