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S44 BWT

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,502 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,740 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 117,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,073 miles

engine covert fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2020 87,796 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2019 80,842 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2017 62,146 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 May 2017 62,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2016 51,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,939 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 31,894 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 BWT is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BWT, 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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S44 BWT is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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