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SH11 XMR

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 XMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,207 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,171 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Rear suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,811 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,677 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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SH11 XMR is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH11 XMR, 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 SH11 XMR registered?

SH11 XMR is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is SH11 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 XMR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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