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S44 GPF

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,009 mi
Last recorded122,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 GPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,009 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 118,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,602 miles

N/S rear shock absorber cover detached.

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting not attached to vehicle correctly.

O/S rear shock absorber cover detached.

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced hi level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 113,602 miles

N/S rear shock absorber cover detached.

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting not attached to vehicle correctly.

O/S rear shock absorber cover detached.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced hi level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Indicator clear lens missing.

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting bracket not fitted correctly!!Requires attention.

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bracket fitted wrong way around?? Recommend attention.

Power steering pipe insecure.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,120 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front and rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,843 miles

Centre stop light has 6 led lights not working. More than half still working.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,665 miles

Nearside wiper poor condition splitting

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,432 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 GPF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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