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SD11 HCL

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 HCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 79,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,148 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 64,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,375 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 HCL is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

SD11 HCL is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is SD11 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 HCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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