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SD11 HCP

2011 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 HCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 121,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,301 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,765 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,429 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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,854 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on rear discs

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 HCP is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

SD11 HCP is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SD11 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 HCP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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