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SD11 ZHT

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,840 mi
Last recorded142,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 142,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 142,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 137,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,331 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,587 miles

Both outer sills slightly damaged.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose and dropped down shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked + Misaligned with screen, Nearside does still provide sufficient fluid.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose and dropped down shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded, pulling out rubber bushes. (6.1.2 (a))

Service Vehicle Soon light on (fault light)

Fail 16 Aug 2022 126,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills slightly damaged.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose and dropped down shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked + Misaligned with screen, Nearside does still provide sufficient fluid.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose and dropped down shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded, pulling out rubber bushes. (6.1.2 (a))

Service Vehicle Soon light on (fault light)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 50/60% W0RN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 LED BULBS OFF ON HIGH LEVEL LAMP UNIT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 50/60% W0RN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 LED BULBS OFF ON HIGH LEVEL LAMP UNIT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP HAS TWO LED"s NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing UPPER SHOCKER DUST COVER LOOSE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing UPPER SHOCKER DUST COVER LOOSE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working SINGLE LED NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD LOW ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD LOW ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,028 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 31,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 ZHT is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD11 ZHT, 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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SD11 ZHT is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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