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SJ11 TFO

2011 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,119 mi
Last recorded173,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,119 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 169,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 169,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 166,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 160,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,957 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,342 miles

engine warning light on

small cut n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TFO is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ11 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

SJ11 TFO is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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