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SD11 ECY

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,389 mi
Last recorded126,389 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ECY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,389 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 119,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 109,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,888 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,487 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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SD11 ECY is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 SD11 ECY, 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 SD11 ECY registered?

SD11 ECY is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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