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SD11 ZHV

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,672 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,672 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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] worn near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 75,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] worn near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls slightly to nearside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 64,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,801 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,139 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 ZHV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD11 ZHV registered?

SD11 ZHV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is SD11 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 ZHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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