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SA11 OTJ

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,835 mi
Last recorded73,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 OTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 58,095 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 50,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 46,687 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 35,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,740 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 22,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 16,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,645 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OTJ is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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