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SA11 OSR

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 OSR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 57,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 57,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2017 45,467 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)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre not showning cord

Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre not showning cord

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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SA11 OSR is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA11 OSR, 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 SA11 OSR registered?

SA11 OSR is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SA11 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 OSR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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