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SJ11 TEV

2011 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield, tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,019 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 102,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2024 101,319 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,293 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,656 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi section is deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,872 miles

3 led's out on high level lamp

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,872 miles

3 led's out on high level lamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 245/4019 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,148 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 38,248 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SJ11 TEV is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SJ11 TEV, 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 SJ11 TEV registered?

SJ11 TEV is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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